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Done With Blood Test. Taking Thyrox And Frenxen. Suggestion?
Question: I tested my blood, where report as follows,
Hemoglobin, EDTA whole blood = 12.50 Male : 14.0 - 17.50 gm/dl
Female : 12.3 - 15.3 gm/dl
Red blood cell count = 6.04 Male : 4.5 - 5.9 X 10^6 / μl
Female : 4.1 - 5.1 x 10^6 / μl
PCV (Packed Cell Volume) = 40.70 Male : 41.50 - 50.40 %
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) = 67.40 :80.0 - 96.0 fL
MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin) = 20.80 :27.5 - 33.2 pgms
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration) = 30.80 :33.4 - 35.5 gm/dL
and .....................After every 10 minutes I am feeling unconsciousness.
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T3 (Total), serum by CMIA = 0.86 :0.58 - 1.59 ng/mL
T4 (Total), serum by CMIA = 6.05 :4.87 - 11.72 μg/dL
TSH(Ultrasensitive), serum by CMIA = 17.75 :0.40 - 4.00 μIU/mL
currently I am taking dose of Thyrox-100 daily in the morning before 1hrs of breakfast
Hemoglobin, EDTA whole blood = 12.50 Male : 14.0 - 17.50 gm/dl
Female : 12.3 - 15.3 gm/dl
Red blood cell count = 6.04 Male : 4.5 - 5.9 X 10^6 / μl
Female : 4.1 - 5.1 x 10^6 / μl
PCV (Packed Cell Volume) = 40.70 Male : 41.50 - 50.40 %
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) = 67.40 :80.0 - 96.0 fL
MCH (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin) = 20.80 :27.5 - 33.2 pgms
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration) = 30.80 :33.4 - 35.5 gm/dL
and .....................After every 10 minutes I am feeling unconsciousness.
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T3 (Total), serum by CMIA = 0.86 :0.58 - 1.59 ng/mL
T4 (Total), serum by CMIA = 6.05 :4.87 - 11.72 μg/dL
TSH(Ultrasensitive), serum by CMIA = 17.75 :0.40 - 4.00 μIU/mL
currently I am taking dose of Thyrox-100 daily in the morning before 1hrs of breakfast
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Two issues have come forward in your blood tests
One is that you have anemia. The cause of anemia seems to be iron deficiency, But if you can get the recommended tests done like serum iron levels, serum folic acid levels, serum vitamin B12 levels, TIBC and serum electrophoresis, it will be very helpful in narrowing down the cause of anemia. You should also start iron supplements after consultation with your physician.
Regarding the thyroid profile, though the T3 and T4 seem to be in normal range, TSH levels are high. It suggests that the body reserves of the hormones are depleting and the dose of thyrox that you are taking is not enough. For now I think you will need a higher dose of Thyrox. You will need to titrate the dose upwards until TSH becomes normal. It takes up to two months for TSH to normalize after the dose changes have been made. Please make any changes in your dosages after consultation with your physician.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Two issues have come forward in your blood tests
One is that you have anemia. The cause of anemia seems to be iron deficiency, But if you can get the recommended tests done like serum iron levels, serum folic acid levels, serum vitamin B12 levels, TIBC and serum electrophoresis, it will be very helpful in narrowing down the cause of anemia. You should also start iron supplements after consultation with your physician.
Regarding the thyroid profile, though the T3 and T4 seem to be in normal range, TSH levels are high. It suggests that the body reserves of the hormones are depleting and the dose of thyrox that you are taking is not enough. For now I think you will need a higher dose of Thyrox. You will need to titrate the dose upwards until TSH becomes normal. It takes up to two months for TSH to normalize after the dose changes have been made. Please make any changes in your dosages after consultation with your physician.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
suggest me the treatment for Anemia
Hi again
You can take any iron supplement. You can take something like Syrup Dexorange. You may take 1 Tbsf once a day for at least 3 months and check the low values again. Do not take it with milk. Instead may take it with juice. And rinse your mouth after taking any iron supplement in liquid form as it may stain your teeth.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
You can take any iron supplement. You can take something like Syrup Dexorange. You may take 1 Tbsf once a day for at least 3 months and check the low values again. Do not take it with milk. Instead may take it with juice. And rinse your mouth after taking any iron supplement in liquid form as it may stain your teeth.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am taking Ferzen capsule twice a day, I had taken it third time but still I am feeling unconsciousness after every 10 minutes. is it correct capsule.
Hi again
I need to know your symptoms in detail to be better able to help you. Do you have any other symptoms apart from dizzyness? Please do not make sudden movements that may result in falling down. Get up slowly from the bed or chair. Get your blood pressure checked. When going out of house, always take someone along.
The iron supplement that you take should have iron, folic acid and vitamin B12. It takes at least 3 months of oral treatment with iron supplements to raise hemoglobin level by just 1 unit.
I think you should get checked for auto-immune condition that can cause anemia and hypothyroidism.
To rule out autoimmune cause for hypothyroidism, you may get tested for TPO-ab. For anemia get the above mentioned tests along with cold agglutinins. It is important to find the cause. Also get checked for serum electrolytes. Till then also take fluids that have electrolytes for any dehydration that may result because of sweating, diarhoea, etc. Gatorade, ORS-L can be taken instead of plain water for such dehydrations.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
I need to know your symptoms in detail to be better able to help you. Do you have any other symptoms apart from dizzyness? Please do not make sudden movements that may result in falling down. Get up slowly from the bed or chair. Get your blood pressure checked. When going out of house, always take someone along.
The iron supplement that you take should have iron, folic acid and vitamin B12. It takes at least 3 months of oral treatment with iron supplements to raise hemoglobin level by just 1 unit.
I think you should get checked for auto-immune condition that can cause anemia and hypothyroidism.
To rule out autoimmune cause for hypothyroidism, you may get tested for TPO-ab. For anemia get the above mentioned tests along with cold agglutinins. It is important to find the cause. Also get checked for serum electrolytes. Till then also take fluids that have electrolytes for any dehydration that may result because of sweating, diarhoea, etc. Gatorade, ORS-L can be taken instead of plain water for such dehydrations.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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