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I am suffering from subclinical hypothyroid since 2018 so my doctor has prescribed me eltroxin 25 mcg and asked me to go for the test but due to lockdown the test regime was disturbed and I went for the test after 3 Months . Plz see the reports before and after consumption of Eltroxin 25 mcg. Do I need to continue eltroxin 25 mcg more or should I stop ?
I have had it for 3 months .
I feel very sleep and very low and I don't feel energetic. Plz prescribe me some diet or syrup to gain energy and vitality.
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Dr. Kakalee K Saha
Diabetologist
25 yrs exp
Mumbai
Pl continue with the same dose of eltroxin. If symptomatic improvement is not there we should also look at other causes. Along with TPO antibodies, pl do CBC, vit b12 and d levels.
Online consultation can be done with the reports.
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
16 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.. Treatment of subclinical hypothyroidism depends on the factors like symptoms of hypothyroidism, anti TPO positivity.. U need to get anti TPO at present.. At present plz continue dose and consult endocrinologist to decide whether to stop or continue treatment depending on your symptoms and examination.. U can do it online..!!
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Anti TPO antibodies tests.
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
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13 yrs exp
Howrah
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Dr. Mahesh.D.M
Endocrinologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi
Your report is suggestive of Subclinical Hypothyroidism
You can check Anti-Thyroid antibodies
If it's negative then you can stop and recheck after 3 months
If TSH is increases then tabs have to be continued
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Check Anti TPO antibodies before stopping
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Check TSH after stopping for 3 months
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