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Tsh level from 5.7 to 6.5
Currently taking 75 mcg. Yesterday tested TSH level changes from 5.7 to 6.5.
Should I raise to 87.5 or 100!
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TSH goal is 2.5- 3.0 age related.you can raise thyroxin to 88 mcg , check after 4-6 weeks ,if required increase the dose to 100 mcg
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You should increase the dose
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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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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
16 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
If you're having symptoms of hairfall, tiredness, weight gain, you need to increase the dose to 88 mcg.
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redo test after two months.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. A Rupesh Rao
Neonatologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes increase the dose
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
100
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Dr. Bijli Nanda
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Noida
Increase by 12.5 and repeat test after 4 weeks
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
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12 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
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