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Is 25 Mcg Of Thyronorm Helpful In Reducing TSH Levels?

Posted on Sat, 13 Jun 2015

Question: Is thyronorm 25 mcg helpful in reducing the level of TSH and there is swelling in leg and hand so, what will be good to reduce this problem

Answered by Dr. Sagar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it is helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM
I appreciate your concerns.
L-Thyroxin (thyronorm) 25 mcg is the starting dose in hypothyroid.
It decreases TSH level ..
In your case ypu have soft tissue swelling symptoms..
So you can start higher dosage.Dose is dependent on Body weight and TSH level.
Please tell me this.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Sagar (21 hours later)

how much time it will take to become normal from hypothyrodism and what should i take as food and what should i do to reduce swelling

Answered by Dr. Sagar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It takes 1-2 month to normalize.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It takes 1-2 month to normalize the TSH level.
only avoid fatty foods now.
DO exercise regularly.
The swelling will reduce eventually when the hypothyroidstate normalizes.
Regards.

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