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High TSH Levels After Child Birth. Need To Increase Medication?

I just had a baby (4 month last week), today I just found out in pregnant again and because how high the results are hcg 0000, they assume I'm about 2 month far and m tsh is very high (14.80) I have hypothyroid but was under control with my first baby never out of range, my endo just moved and I'm worry cause I don't know what to do, should I increase my dosage to 200mg like before 3 times a week until I see a dr?
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM
Thanks for posting query to this forum,
You are known case of Hypothyroidism and pregnant again during lactation as already 2 months.
Your HCG is high then a Ultrasonography to confirm and get examined by Gynecologist for follow up.
Your TSH is definitely high especially due to early pregnancy as dose required in Pregnancy is more.
It is true dose may have to be required but please consult Physician /Endocrinologist.
In Hypothyroid state due to physiological changes we need to monitor FT3,FT4 and TSH carefully.

Please do not increase the dose by yourself, but continue to take your supplement regularly and follow up with Gynecologist regarding proper monitoring of growing Fetus.

Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.


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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It is microgram (mcg) not milligram (mg)...
A high TSH with low or borderline T4 is an indication to up the dose of thyroxine...the quantity depends on your existing dose and clinical condition...
It should be done by your Endocrinologist - not by yourself...
This is the time organs are forming and appropriate treatment is necessary.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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High TSH Levels After Child Birth. Need To Increase Medication?

Hi, Welcome to HCM Thanks for posting query to this forum, You are known case of Hypothyroidism and pregnant again during lactation as already 2 months. Your HCG is high then a Ultrasonography to confirm and get examined by Gynecologist for follow up. Your TSH is definitely high especially due to early pregnancy as dose required in Pregnancy is more. It is true dose may have to be required but please consult Physician /Endocrinologist. In Hypothyroid state due to physiological changes we need to monitor FT3,FT4 and TSH carefully. Please do not increase the dose by yourself, but continue to take your supplement regularly and follow up with Gynecologist regarding proper monitoring of growing Fetus. Take care. Good Luck. Dr. Akhilesh Dubey M.D.