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Suggest Effective Alternative To Eltroxin

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Question: Hi eltroxin does not work for me any suggestions
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to learn about this problem you are facing.

If your TSH and Free T4 (blood tests for thyroid) are in the target normal range on a given eltroxin dose, then it is unlikely that any of your symptoms are due to the thyroid condition.

You may wish to see an endocrinologist in person who will thoroughly exmaine you and possibly consider ordering more tests such as

CBC
Electrolytes
HbA1c
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Calcium
Thyroid auto antibodies (anti TPO = Thyroid Peroxidase and anti Thyroglobulin)


The results of these tests could help understand if there are any other potential reasons for the symptoms you are experiencing.

None of these tests require fasting and can be done at any time of the day or night
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Effective Alternative To Eltroxin

Brief Answer: Thyroid Detailed Answer: I am sorry to learn about this problem you are facing. If your TSH and Free T4 (blood tests for thyroid) are in the target normal range on a given eltroxin dose, then it is unlikely that any of your symptoms are due to the thyroid condition. You may wish to see an endocrinologist in person who will thoroughly exmaine you and possibly consider ordering more tests such as CBC Electrolytes HbA1c Liver function tests Kidney function tests 25 hydroxy Vitamin D Calcium Thyroid auto antibodies (anti TPO = Thyroid Peroxidase and anti Thyroglobulin) The results of these tests could help understand if there are any other potential reasons for the symptoms you are experiencing. None of these tests require fasting and can be done at any time of the day or night