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Hello Doctor I Am A 54 Years Old Male.I Am

Posted on Fri, 13 Dec 2019

Question: Hello Doctor
I am a 54 years old male.I am having hypothyroid problem. I am taking 50 MCG Thyronorm tablet daily.My recent blood report says my TSH level at 8.2.T3 0.86 and T4 at 9.2.But my anti TPO levels are very high at1300 above.What can i do to reduce this.

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No action is needed to bring down the antibodies.

Detailed Answer:
dear sir, welcome to ask a doctor. hypothyroidism is an autoimmune disorder. we dont chase antibodies and don't treat them. we only treat the patient. in your case, we need to build up the dose to 75 mcg. and repest TSH / FT4 after 6 weeks.
if still u are symptomatic we will see what best can be done.
regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroxine 75 mcg once a day, early morning empty stomach.

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, Thyroxine is taken on an empty stomach (prescription based medication), early morning. Do not take any other medication or food or beverage for another 30 minutes over the tablet. No food has any causative or remedial role.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Minal Mohit (17 minutes later)

Dear Doctor
Do i haxe to take 75 MCG as single dose.
I am a vegetarian. Can you help with my diet on what foods to be avoided. Taking eggs will help my condition.