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Is The Dose Of 75 Mcg Of Eltroxin The Correct Dosage For Low TSH Levels?
Question: Wana know my correct dose of eltroxin. Right now m on 75mcg. Vry tired n lethargy
Brief Answer:
need to reduce your eltroxin dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. .
According to your report your TSH level is very low. This sugest you have more thyroid hormone level due to the drug.
Increase in free T3 and T4 also cause lethargy and weakness . Though your T3 and T4 levels are normal but those are high enough to reduce TSH.
TSH level is more specific indicator and it should be middle of its normal range. So I suggest you to consult your doctor and reduce the dose of eltroxin to may be 50mcg and later on untill your TSH comes around 2 to 3 mIU/L.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
need to reduce your eltroxin dose
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic. .
According to your report your TSH level is very low. This sugest you have more thyroid hormone level due to the drug.
Increase in free T3 and T4 also cause lethargy and weakness . Though your T3 and T4 levels are normal but those are high enough to reduce TSH.
TSH level is more specific indicator and it should be middle of its normal range. So I suggest you to consult your doctor and reduce the dose of eltroxin to may be 50mcg and later on untill your TSH comes around 2 to 3 mIU/L.
Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries are there I would love to help.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thnx so much doctor! N I have gained 15kgs in 1 year. Is there any way I can reduce?
Brief Answer:
weight reduces once thyroid level become normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your wait gain is significant. It will slowly reduce once your thyroid level becomes normal.
Along with that you need to do daily walking for 45mins or jogging for 20mins. Or you may go for proper aerobic or yoga training. Along with a balanced diet. This will help you reduce the weight and maintain it.
Hope I have answered your query. If no further queries are there you may close the discussion and rate the response.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
weight reduces once thyroid level become normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Your wait gain is significant. It will slowly reduce once your thyroid level becomes normal.
Along with that you need to do daily walking for 45mins or jogging for 20mins. Or you may go for proper aerobic or yoga training. Along with a balanced diet. This will help you reduce the weight and maintain it.
Hope I have answered your query. If no further queries are there you may close the discussion and rate the response.
Regards
Dr.Deepika Patil
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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