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Recently i had total thyroidectomy. ive been gaining a lot of weight in a short amount of time. i do exercise but it does not help much. i am also on thyroxine, my question is, is it safe for me to take any fat burning supplements?

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Fat burning pills are not safe even with a fully functional thyroid gland. Please consult your doctor to increase or decrease the dosage of your medications and consult a endocrinologist and Nutriti ...  Read More

My tsh is 2.46 and anti tpo antibodies is 58 my reports shows normal range of Tpo upto 60 is it normal? How many months more should i take thyroxine 25mcg or should i stop it plz help

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Need to continue. Treatment will b long term ...  Read More

I have a diagnostic test scheduled and I need to go empty stomach for blood tests. Can I take thyroxine before tests?

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Hello there No u shouldnt take thyroxine tablets Thank you ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from low thyroxine, a condition known as hypothyroidism.Please suggest me a best doctor, who is thyroxine speciality .

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There is nothing like thyroxine specialist. You can always go to word general physician. This is a very common condition and can easily be dealt with by medications. When hypothyroidism medication usu ...  Read More

She is hypothyroid patient. Now her TSH is 3.29.both free T3 and T4 are in normal range. What dose of thyroxine she should take 50ug or less.

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Continue same dose ...  Read More

Should i take my regular thyroxine medicine 50mcg before going for tsh t3&t4 test or not? 1.5 month back i started the medicine and that time my tsh was 18.

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Continue t.thyroxine 50mcg for another 1 month then do thyroid report. ...  Read More

After taking thyroxine 25mg for 3 months, TSH is reduced from 11 to 5.87, if thyroxine dose is increased to 37.5 from existing 25, would it be controlled better??? and thyroxine medicaticon is for lifetime or can be stopped once TSH level comes to normal. kindly suggest

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TSH of 5.8 is fine for if there are no symptoms No need to increase the dose ...  Read More

As usual she took thyroxine in morning, but erroneously she took another dose after meal in afternon. Is it harmful?

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Hi., I can understand your concern. No need to worry, she might feel tired. Can continue usual dose from tomorrow. ...  Read More

Is it advisable to consume thyroxine before brushing teeth? And after how many hours can we eat food?

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Ideally as soon as you get up even before you brush your teeth yes the first thing in the morning which will give time for you to take tea coffee or breakfast after 45 minutes ...  Read More

I take 100mm thyroxine everyday. This is my latest report. What change shall I adopt now? Is any change even required?

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Consult ur Doctor ...  Read More

I have had a thyroid for the past 4 years but it is high and the issue is very high and severe headache and hair fall and weight gain. TEST NAME TECHNOLOGY VALUE UNITS Bio. Ref. Interval. TOTAL TRIIODOTHYRONINE (T3) E.C.L.I.A 92 4.14 ng/dL 80-200 TOTAL THYROXINE (T4) E.C.L.I.A E.C.L.I.A 86 µg/dL 4.8-12.7 µIU/mL 0.54-5.30 TSH - ULTRASE

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The reports here are not clear. Need detailed medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six for proper guidance and treatment. ...  Read More

My wife had TSH levels of 10 and she started taking thyroxine 75mg since last one year. Recent tests showed her TSH levels at 1. So we thought of stopping the medication for sometime. She didnt take medicine for 10 days and she started feeling fatigue. So she is restarting it again now. How long will it take to go back to her normal self?

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Medicine should be continue…,dose titration needed ...  Read More

Recently I tested thyroid levels which came out to be 5.7 so how much mg should I consume of thyroxine tablet?

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Connect ...  Read More

Hi I am taking thyroxine 50mcg tablets daily one in the morning for treatment of hypothyroidism from almost 6 months. When tested before 6 months all t3,t4 ,TSH levels are normal . Does continuation of the same tablets till date has any side effects like fear, mood swings and slow response etc bcoz recently after my regular periods, I was facing al

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Your levels are normal because u have been taking the medication Unless advised by your physician, dont stop taking the medication ...  Read More

My mother has taken double dose of thyroxine 125 accidentaly in morning on empty stomach. Please suggest..

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

Hello , I have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism TSH level 8.5 in one lab and other lab shows TSH 12.5 Please advise what mg Thyroxine tablet i can take ?

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Book online for further information ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with TSH level 8.5 in one lab and other shows 12.5 Doctor advised to take 25 mg thyroxine tablet every morning empty stomach. I wish to confirm whether I can start with 12.5 mg ?

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No ...  Read More

My father started taking thyroxine 25mcg (1-0-0) when his TSH detected around 14 six months ago and continued same dosage and around 3 months ago, his TSH came down to 5.83 and continued taking the same medicine in same dosage and now his TSH is slightly increased to 6.8, so any change in dosage or what??? I want his TSH to reduce to around 2. So k

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Increase the dose to37.5 for one month and again repeat test ...  Read More

My TSH is 0.107 (range 0.35-4.94). I have been taking 100mg Eltroxin for three months. Previously I was taking 75mg for four days and 100mg for three days but then my TSH had shot upto 5.9. What would be the optimum dose that I should take?

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Book online for further information ...  Read More

I recently had my blood test done for thyroid and it shows elevated t4 18.2ug/dl with normal tsh and t3 levels. Do I need to be serious about this?

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No Need to know freeT4 levels. ...  Read More

I recently got my blood tests done and it shows elevated total thyroxine t4 18.2 ug/dl do i have hyperthyroidism? What should I do? Is it serious or will it become normal by itself?

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No. Repeat if TSH abnormal with free T4. Not serious. ...  Read More

Hi, My TSH was 5.5 last month and was taking 50mg thyronorm. Increased it to 75mg as planning for pregnancy. Since then, i am taking CCM at night for thumb pain. Now, I got TSH checked after 1.5 months but it is still the same at 5.5 Is CCM interfering with thyroxine absorption? I take CCM after dinner and thyronorm in the morning.

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T3 and t4 values? Kindly discuss for your concern Need to evaluate further. ...  Read More

How long do I have to wait to take paracetamol (dolo 650) after taking thyroxine sodium tablet (Thyronorm 75 mcg). And is there any possible interaction between them.

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30mins. No interaction, absorption of thyroxine may be reduced ...  Read More

Due to low TSH of 0.02 discontinued Thyroid medication of 50 mcg 30 days back and advised to retest TSH after 30 days. The current TSH taken today without one month medicine is 6.01 ( lab cut off 4.2 ). Can I remain without medicine for one more month and restart Thyroid function.Already started experiencing headaches and sleepiness.

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No. Need to restart thyroxine. I believe you might be on other tablets supplements and could have caused the TSH to be low ...  Read More

Hi, I took throxine tablet twice in a day by mistake. Does it have any side effect Do i need to consult with doctor?

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Watch for symptoms ...  Read More

My tsh reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in two months. My Tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine or stop it as my TSH is normal now

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No u need to continue same ...  Read More

My TSH reduced from 6.62 to 2.46 in 2 months also my anti tpo antibodies are 58. Do i need to continue thyroxine 25mcg or stop it

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You should continue with the same dose ...  Read More

Taking Thyronorm 75 , Fasting TSH after 3 months is 4.31 ( lab cut off 4.2 ) and Free T4 is 1.4 Can I continue the same dose. Having tiredness and muscle pain.

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Yes ...  Read More

I am having 8.5 weeks pregnancy and tested TSH profile. Thyroxine level is 12.5 and TSH level is 7.5. What does it mean?. I am having hypothyroid since 2017.Baby need thyroxine?

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Thyroxine requirements change during pregnancy. Generally there is an increased requirement. Therefore you will have to increase your dose. Baby will be ultimately benefited by it. ...  Read More

Hi Dr I am leaving in Abu Dhabi when I am coming from vacation I have bring my thyroid medicine thyronorm 100 mg now it is finish when I went to Doctor he prescribed me thyroxine. So can I take these medicine or it is harmful for me. Please advice. Thanks

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Thyronorm is the trade name and thyroxine is the hormone name which is required in hypothyroidism. Don't worry both are same ...  Read More

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