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Suggest Treatment To Bring Down TSH Levels From 26.34

I am 41 yrs, female 5'4'' height and 69 kgs weight.my T3 -86.83, T4- 7.00 well within range but for first time TSH levels have shot up to 26.34.
i hav bn taking eltroxin .50mg fr last 5 yrs. all thyriod tests were well within range before. pl advice

Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

You have hypothyroidism. You are taking eltroxin but your TSH level is very high. it suggest that you need to increase the dosage of eltroxin.

It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. if you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you very good health.
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Suggest Treatment To Bring Down TSH Levels From 26.34

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hypothyroidism. You are taking eltroxin but your TSH level is very high. it suggest that you need to increase the dosage of eltroxin. It is prescription based medicine so consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. if you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.