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Diabetic Diagnosed With Thyroid Problem. Need To Take Medication Lifelong?
I just got my thyroid test done and I came across that mys tsh is 6.1 and t3 t4 is in desired range my age is 36 and aim diabetic also. I just want to know whether it is curable or not? Do I have to take lifelong medicines or could be after doing course of medicines I can quit. I am 5 ft 7 inch and my weight is 70. I am doing gym regularly and also controlling my blood sugar.
Fri, 10 May 2013
Hi !
Thank you for your query.
Dear madam,
Well looking into your problem i would like to say that thyroid problem needs lifelong treatment or transient treatment depends on the cause of your thyroid problem . If it is due to thyroiditis it can be stopped but in general cases it is to be continued long but the dose can be modified according to your TSH levels .
I advise you to visit an endocrinologist to get you dose adjusted . He will be the best person to guide you regarding this .
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for your query.
Dear madam,
Well looking into your problem i would like to say that thyroid problem needs lifelong treatment or transient treatment depends on the cause of your thyroid problem . If it is due to thyroiditis it can be stopped but in general cases it is to be continued long but the dose can be modified according to your TSH levels .
I advise you to visit an endocrinologist to get you dose adjusted . He will be the best person to guide you regarding this .
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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