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Can I Take Levothyroxine For Hypothyroidism?
Hi I am 12 weeks pregnant and have hypothyroidism. I am currently on 100mg of levothyroxine and have a normal TSH level (3.31) but have a free T4 level of 1.4 (the standard is .9-1.4). I have been trying to get a doctor's appointment with a new endrocrinologist but no one seems to have any openings. Should I be taking 1 1/2 pills a day (150mg) of levothyroxine until I can get to the doctor? I don't want to have my levels cause brain abnormalities in the baby because my disease is currently going untreated. Any advice from now until my next appointment would be greatly appreciated!!
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
hi,
your TSH and free T4 are both within normal limits. Free t 4 is just at upper border limit.
the most important is TSH to be followed while treating a hypothyroidism patient.
you being pregnant, I would suggest you to continue the ongoing dose of 100 mcg and change only after a consultation with an endocrinologist.
your TSH and free T4 are both within normal limits. Free t 4 is just at upper border limit.
the most important is TSH to be followed while treating a hypothyroidism patient.
you being pregnant, I would suggest you to continue the ongoing dose of 100 mcg and change only after a consultation with an endocrinologist.
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