My father has thyroid from last 2 years now.. we have seen downfall in his tsh level report
Initialliy in 2024 his tsh value was in between 5-10 so dr suggested 25 then 50 mg then
09 Nov 2024 : TSH : 15.231 dr prescribed to take 75 mg
2nd april 2025 : TSH : 5.350 dr asked to continue with 75 mg
22nd may 2025 : TSH : 0.514 what we should do?
Should we stop 75 mg or start taking 25?
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Thyroid replacement hormone is not to stopped abruptly.He could use 50 mcg instead of 75 mcg for next 2 months.Repeat the TSH and free T4 to compare and adjust the dose if needed.
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Do not stop the medicine abruptly. Instead, it's usually safer to adjust the dose down under medical supervision.
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Talk to your doctor about reducing the dose, commonly to 50 mcg or 25 mcg depending on: Symptoms (if any) Age, heart condition, and general health.
Free T3 and Free T4 levels (which ideally should be checked along with TSH)
Take Usg neck for Thyroid to look for any nodules
Because of the abrupt change In the Thyroid level.
Consult a General physician with usg report.
Now take 50mcg for 2week and then 26 mcg for 4 weeks then repeat the test
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