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Is TSH Level Of .02 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Had a thyroidectomy in October and the last 2 months my TSH LEVEL IS .04 in January and .02 in February. Is this dangerous?
Brief Answer:
Lower the dose of levothyroxine;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking.
After thyroidectomy your doctor should have prescribed levothyroxine, the dose of which is adjusted according to TSH level.
A low TSH level means that you are taking too much levothyroxine and the dose should be lowered.
Taking for long time levothyroxine , with higher doses than needed may be dangerous.
For the moment may cause; rapid heart rate, sweating, insomnia ect.
Once you have changed the dose, you should check the TSH level 6 weeks after until you find the proper dose.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Lower the dose of levothyroxine;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking.
After thyroidectomy your doctor should have prescribed levothyroxine, the dose of which is adjusted according to TSH level.
A low TSH level means that you are taking too much levothyroxine and the dose should be lowered.
Taking for long time levothyroxine , with higher doses than needed may be dangerous.
For the moment may cause; rapid heart rate, sweating, insomnia ect.
Once you have changed the dose, you should check the TSH level 6 weeks after until you find the proper dose.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
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