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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 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 »
Do my reports indicate thyroid and infertility issues?
Query: Hello doctor, My tests results for thyroid stimulating hormone levels are as follows - seven years back TSH levels were - 0.9 mIU/mL. T4 levels were 1.03 ng/dL. And then two years back TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/mL. Last year TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/L and T4 0.83 ng/dL. This year TSH levels are 1 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and your reports. I appreciate your concern about getting pregnant and the issues that you are facing, unfortunately. Your thyroid test results are normal and are not the cause of your symptoms. Stopping smoking leads to weight gain. Weight gai... 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 »
My TSH level is quite high and I experience hair fall. Are they related?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 31 years old female. My weight is 108 lbs. I have raised TSH level of 7.5 mIU/mL. I have severe hair fall, and my iron, vitamin D3, and vitamin B levels are normal. How to bring my TSH level to a normal range? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You have raised TSH levels. But it is not significant enough to necessitate treatment. You can repeat your thyroid function test after three months again to make sure that it has not ri... Read Full »
my antibody levels are high despite normal thyroid tests. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Lately, my TSH levels went below 100 mIU/mL, and after taking a combination of Ayurveda and allopathy medicines, the levels came down to 3.43 mIU/mL and then to 1.67 mIU/mL. I have stopped taking Thyroxine this week, and my TSH levels shot up to 12 mIU/mL. And the T3 and T4 levels are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. According to the history shared by you, it appears that you have hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder, so naturally, there are going to be some antibodies present. So, there is nothing to wor... Read Full »
My TSH levels are constantly increasing despite taking medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism two months back. My TSH level was 16 then, but my T3 and T4 levels were within normal limits. My doctor prescribed Thyronorm 25 mg to be taken daily on an empty stomach and instructed me not to eat for 45 minutes after taking the medication. Also, I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on your information, the high dose of vitamin D3 you have been taking may cause your elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) level. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) can interfere with the absorption of thyroxine, which ... Read Full »
I have hypothyroidism after taking medicines for hyperthyroidism. What is going on?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old female. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. I took medicines and my thyroid hormones got normal. After that, I stopped taking medicines. Everything was fine for two to three years. But after some time, I came across symptoms like weight loss, anxie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. I would suggest that you have a wait and watch approach. I would recommend that you just keep checking your thyroid function test results every six weeks as o... Read Full »
Would hypothyroidism affect my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female. I am planning for pregnancy. Recently, a thyroid profile shows the TSH at 1.95 mIU/L, T4 at 13.9 mcg/dL, and T3 at 113 ng/dL. I am on Eltroxin 100 mcg and Folic acid. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and from what you have mentioned, you have hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid disease). From the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have mentioned, hypothyroidism seems to be well controlled. I suggest that you co... Read Full »
I am unable to sleep properly as I take medications for high TSH levels. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old female and have a TSH level of 7 mIU/L. So, the doctor prescribed me 50 mcg of Thyronorm. It has been three months since I am taking the tablet. I do not get proper sleep of seven to eight hours. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I find it quite surprising as to why your doctor had to put you on a tablet of Thyronorm 50 mcg at such low levels of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) 7 mIU/L. According to me and the guidelines it is not recommended to prescribe thyroxin... Read Full »