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Is High Dose Of Thyroxine Advisable During Pregnancy?
Question: I am 22 weeks pregnant, my TSH level is 7.32 have been taking thyroxine25 and l-folinine tablets, given by doc... now I have shifted to other city there my doctor is saying 25mcg is too low, should start 100mcg...
Will this high dose of thyroxine harm my baby??? Or the earlier low dose has already harmed my baby's brain development.??? I am tensed please tell me,
my height is 5.1 inches
Weight 65kgs
BP 120/80
Last LMP 26 XXXXXXX 2016
Will this high dose of thyroxine harm my baby??? Or the earlier low dose has already harmed my baby's brain development.??? I am tensed please tell me,
my height is 5.1 inches
Weight 65kgs
BP 120/80
Last LMP 26 XXXXXXX 2016
Brief Answer:
Continue doctor's advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about high TSH.
Your TSH is really high and needs to be treated. 100 mcg adviced by your doctor is good and start it. Test again after 15 days if controlled well or not.
I suggest you continue doctor's advice.
Don't worry about baby's brain development. This would not have affected baby's brain. Don't worry about it.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
Continue doctor's advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concerns about high TSH.
Your TSH is really high and needs to be treated. 100 mcg adviced by your doctor is good and start it. Test again after 15 days if controlled well or not.
I suggest you continue doctor's advice.
Don't worry about baby's brain development. This would not have affected baby's brain. Don't worry about it.
Let me know if you need anymore help.
Regards
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