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Thyroid-Normal T3 T4 high TSH 15.2
I have been diagonised with (normal T3 and T4 )high TSH 15.2 6 months back.Now after being on 50mcg tablet now im having normal TSH can i taper my dosage?
Is there any permenent solution to avoid taking pills throughout life.
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U should be happy that ur thyroid profile has become normal now
If u decrease the dose by urself u will land up in the same problem again
The treatment was started coz ur body was not making enough thyroxine.why do u wnat that to happen again
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Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult.
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.
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Consult Endocrinologist.
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Yes... Need to taper the dose
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consult for Prescription
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If the levels are normal with the dosage, cont the same
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Consult
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Yes..can taper dose
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Dr. Raghav Bhargava
Endocrinologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Need to see reports. If you did total t3/4 then it is not accurate. Most likely need lifelong treatment, if some else says the opposite there is no evidence for it.
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Book an online consultation for further management
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Dr. Ankit Jaiswal
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Nagpur
Subclinical hypothyroidism .
Continue the same dose .
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Repeat thyroid functions after 2 month
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