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What Causes Rise In TSH Level?
Question: Dear Doctor, I was informed that my blood test indicated that my TSH is 10.1 the other TS are in the normal range. I am not under any care or using drugs in any prescribed form. All of my test indicate within the normal range, PSA is 0.6,
I am 77 years old, healthy, workout in the gym, feel good. The zdoctorbwants me to
Start on a drug for the Thyroid I would like to use natural supplements such as iodine, L-Tyrosine, and other supplements. Your opinion please..
I am 77 years old, healthy, workout in the gym, feel good. The zdoctorbwants me to
Start on a drug for the Thyroid I would like to use natural supplements such as iodine, L-Tyrosine, and other supplements. Your opinion please..
Brief Answer:
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noed your concern.
It is quite common for TSH to rise in your age group. If the T4 is normal, and TSH alone is high, it is called as subclinical hypothyroidism. It is one of the adaptive mechanisms of the body to reduce metabolism in old age. There is controversy regarding treatment if the T4 is normal.
However, if the TSH is above 10, it is better to take a very small dose of Thyroxine. 12.5 to 25 mcg Synthroid may be tried on empty stomach and recheck the TSH after 6 weeks.
Natural supplements doesnt do any harm and you may try that as well along with Synthroid
Regards
Binu
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noed your concern.
It is quite common for TSH to rise in your age group. If the T4 is normal, and TSH alone is high, it is called as subclinical hypothyroidism. It is one of the adaptive mechanisms of the body to reduce metabolism in old age. There is controversy regarding treatment if the T4 is normal.
However, if the TSH is above 10, it is better to take a very small dose of Thyroxine. 12.5 to 25 mcg Synthroid may be tried on empty stomach and recheck the TSH after 6 weeks.
Natural supplements doesnt do any harm and you may try that as well along with Synthroid
Regards
Binu
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