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Thyroid -Low TSH
My wife aged 50 years has been on Eltroxin 100 mcg for nearly 10 years.She weighs around 63 kgs and her height is 5'4.
Lately , she has been feeling fatigued and having heat intolerance. Her report indicated low TSH level of 0.048, whereas he T3/T4 are within the range.147 & 11.0 respectively.
What medication can restore the TSH levels to a normal range?
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This Might be slight overdosing of Eltroxin medicine....will need to adjust the dose accordingly...Connect for further guidance.
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You are adjust the dose of eltroxine with consultation of your treating doc.
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Reduce dose to 75 mcg
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repeat reports after 3 months
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Please consult for dose adjustment.
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Dose reduction
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. T S Vysakh
Diabetologist
6 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Simply she can reduce the dosage of Eltroxin
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