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What do high TSH and TPO antibody levels indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, My TSH is 27 and the anti-TPO antibody test shows more than 600, whereas the normal range is 1-60. Is this a serious condition and what do these numbers indicate? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Higher TPO antibodies mean that your body's immune system is making antibodies against your thyroid and so as a result your thyroid is not functioning adequately. The pituitary gland senses the low thyroid hormones and makes more TSH (thyroid... Read Full »
Can I continue the same dosage with fluctuating TSH levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am under medication for thyroid from past one year. Initially, TSH was 15.5, and I was using 50 mcg later TSH came to 13 so increased dosage to 75 mcg. After which my TSH came to 8.8, and now with same 75 mcg TSH got risen to 11.11. Please advise do I need to continue with the same ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The goal of treatment in hypothyroidism is to normalize TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels. The dose of thyroxine needs to be adjusted until this happens. The dose is weight related to some extent. The approximate dose of thyroid hormone is equal to weight in ... Read Full »
Is it safe to use the tablet Methimazole for my TSH value of 0.09 mIU/L?
Query: Hello doctor, I visited an endocrinologist about a year ago, as my TSH level was below normal. Also, I tested positive for TPO and TSI antibodies. Currently, my TSH is 0.09 mIU/mL, T4 is 0.14 mcg/dL, and my TPO antibodies are 900 mIU/mL. My heart rate is elevated, and I feel jittery. My endocrinolog... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the question. I understand your concern. Yes, it is safe. There is no need to worry about the side effects. You have to take it. I hope this helps. I will be happy to help you further. I wish you good health. Thank you. Read Full »
Levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid are causing side effects. What can be done now?
Query: Hello doctor, Levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid both cause awful side effects for me. What can be done now? I cannot tolerate either of them. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are taking treatment for hypothyroidism, it is to see that you get the right dose. But whether you are being over replaced or under replaced should be determined by periodic thyroid function test, if a single hormone, then TSH which shows amplified suppression an... Read Full »
Should I continue taking Levothyroxine even if my TSH level is normal?
Query: Hello doctor,I was tested for hypothyroidism before few years. My TSH was 5.6, and put on 50 mg of Levothyroxine and not explained anything about it to me. I took medicine for the past 12 years with lots of side effects. I got rashes, dry skin, frizzy hair, hair loss on legs and arms, and hair start... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem and can understand that it must have been quite difficult to take some medication for 12 years. Now there are somethings about thyroid and hypothyroidism that you should know. Usually, a thyroid profile is done when a doctor suspects... Read Full »
Do my reports indicate thyroid and infertility issues?
Query: Hello doctor, My tests results for thyroid stimulating hormone levels are as follows - seven years back TSH levels were - 0.9 mIU/mL. T4 levels were 1.03 ng/dL. And then two years back TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/mL. Last year TSH levels were 0.7 mIU/L and T4 0.83 ng/dL. This year TSH levels are 1 m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and your reports. I appreciate your concern about getting pregnant and the issues that you are facing, unfortunately. Your thyroid test results are normal and are not the cause of your symptoms. Stopping smoking leads to weight gain. Weight gai... Read Full »
Why do I feel weak the whole day despite gaining weight and working out?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a patient with hypothyroidism. My TSH level is 449.65 µIU/mL higher than the normal range. The T4 range is 4.47 ug/dL. I want to know that can I take pre-workout supplements? Due to my thyroid, I feel unable to get up early in the morning. I go to the gym daily and follow a compl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is always better to stop using such supplements as they can cause alterations in the body's metabolism in a negative manner. Please see a physician to correct hypothyroidism as you may need medication. Thank you. Read Full »
My TSH value is 6, but I was not suggested to take any medicine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done my TSH test recently and the result is 6.0 but my doctor did not suggest any medication. What should I do now? I am having many problems like weakness, gaining weight, dizziness, trembling, back pain, and waist pain. My skin is getting pale and dry day by day. I remain f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query as to why your doctor does not want to prescribe any medication for your raised TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Well, in my opinion, he is right because your TSH is a bit high but not above 10 when we need to prescribe treatment for the same... Read Full »
I notice froth in urine and facial puffiness. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old male with HTN (Telmisartan 49 mg and CTD 6.25 mg) for past six years with a body weight of 176 lbs. For some days I have noticed froth in urine and facial puffiness. I want your suggestion. My RFT was normal but I have not checked my urine for protein or USG abdomen. ... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your main concern is regarding facial puffiness. For that, you can do following investigations: Serum TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) estimation to rule out hypothyroidism, SGPT (alanine transaminase), SGOT (aspartate transaminase). Serum protein, serum albumin ... Read Full »
Which are the tests to be taken to know hormonal imbalance?
Query: Hi doctor, My problem is that I am having man boobs and love handles. They just will not go away. I workout and reduced a lot of fat, but the fat in this area is stubborn. I want to know whether there is any hormonal imbalance in my body like high content of estrogen. What tests should I undergo to ... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is called gynecomastia which is quite common and needs treatment due to cosmetic reasons. First of all, this may be natural following obesity or due to hormonal imbalance inside you. You need a checkup whether there is any hormonal imbalance. A testicular examinati... Read Full »