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Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old and I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I did not check my thyroid hormones before, and I recently received my test results. My TSH is 2.03, FT4 is 0.88, and FT3 is 2.7 respectively. The lab range considers TSH and FT3 normal, but my FT4 is mildly de... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I just checked the detailed information about the thyroid function test that you provided (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). I understand that you are 28 weeks pregnant and I would like to say that there is nothing to worr... Read Full »
I am having palpitations after taking Levothyroxine. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months back and started on Armour 15 mg. Four weeks later, upon rechecking, my TSH dropped four numbers which were good but I had some palpitations for a short time each day. I just switched to Levothyroxine 50 mg and the palpitations are maybe o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Have you checked your heart rate during the episodes of palpitations? Nonetheless, the palpitations will get better when you take Levothyroxine dose gradually. So no need to worry about it. Just continue taking the thyroid medicine and your symptoms will improve with... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism end of last year. I have been taking Levothyroxine until the last two months. Due to some other health issue, I discontinued taking the medicine and delayed going back to my endocrinologist. I noticed that I gained 10 to 12 pounds in the last two weeks... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From what you have mentioned it appears that your weight gain is due to hypothyroidism. Although it is recommended that you do the thyroid function test and then start with your Levothyroxine. But since you are eage... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have hyperthyroidism and currently taking Neomercazole 5 mg once daily along with Inderal 10 mg twice daily. However, now I am faced with the need to undergo gallbladder removal surgery.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.From what you have attached (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), it appears that your thyroid gland is well-controlled. Regarding your gall bladder surgery, you will have to continue to take your medicati... Read Full »
I am hypothyroid with elevated thyroid antibodies. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had hypothyroidism for five years, and I am using Thyroxine 25 mcg. Recently I checked my TSH levels, and the value was less than 0.13 mIU/mL, and my anti-thyroglobulin antibodies level at 41 mIU/mL (positive). My anti-thyroperoxidase antibody value was 5 mIU/mL (negative). T3 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, you appear to have been overcorrected for hypothyroidism. What was your first TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) value when you started the treatment? I suggest you take Thyroxine tablets alte... Read Full »
I have Hashimoto's disease. Can I manage it without surgery?
Query: Hello, I am a 26-year-old female with hypothyroidism and was recently recommended a total thyroidectomy by my doctor, and I am not sure if it is the best decision. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the of age 12 (autoimmune Hashimoto's) and have been taking Euthyrox (Levothyroxine) daily. I sta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I know it is a difficult decision for you to take but it is in your best interests as the cells show distinguishable micro follicle residues with oncocytic epithelia, which means they have malignant potential before it gets out of control and goes undetected and spre... Read Full »
My hyperthyroid status shifted to hypothyroid. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I had a hyperthyroid since the last five years and was taking Carbimazole 5 mg thrice a day for the last two and a half years. Then, last month, I got my complete physical test done, and I got to know that my hyperthyroid had shifted to hypothyroid. So, the doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query about your thyroid dysfunction and saw your reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It appears that you were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism initially and were treated accordingly. The problem occurred when you had a ... Read Full »
Will congenital hypothyroidism lead to brain development issues?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 10 months old. Her growth and development are very slow. Her TSH level is elevated, and the value is 164.23. She has been diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism. I am also hypothyroid, but I have been taking the tablet Eltroxin 25 mcg properly for the past two years. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to guide you with your query. I just read your query about your daughter's congenital hypothyroidism. I am sorry and I can empathize with you but at the same time, I would like to say that timely diagnosis in an infant for congenital hypothyroidism is very... Read Full »
How to treat my PCOS and hypothyroidism symptoms?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37-year-old woman who is 5.6 feet tall and 132 lbs in weight. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 14-years-old. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance and hypothyroidism, for which I am taking T4 50 μmg. Now, I feel constant bloating, and my abdomen is distended. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Fortunately, your hormone levels are within the normal ranges, and the symptoms you mentioned suggest food sensitivity and are likely due to gluten. So I suggest you avoid bread, wheat, oats, and barley for six mon... Read Full »
How can my wife’s thyroid reduce to the normal range?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife had gone to the gynecologist for her checkup. As per her reports, TSH was 2.86 mIU/mL. The doctor prescribed tablets Loette, Melmet SR 500, Myocyst sachet, Esmocim 40 mg, and syrup Lucid. After one year, she again checked the TSH. Then TSH was 5.750 mIU/mL, FT3 was 4.09 pg/ml,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welocme to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, it appears that your wife has a very slightly high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). It means sub-clinical hypothyroidism and does not need any treatment. It can occur due to stress, sickn... Read Full »