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How Can TSH Levels Be Controlled?
Hi doctor, Iam mathi,I am 23 years female, married.i came from india to US.I have been suffering from hypothyroidism since my age 13 .but i am still taking synthyroid 100 mcg for my thyroid problem.Yesterday (8/9/2011).I received my lab results.Is a TSH, 3rd generation level of 11.48 considered bad?but Last month TSH-3RD GENERATION my level is 5.13 (5/11/2011) .but now is too difference.how to control my level?suggest any foods for thyroid .which kind of food should i eat?Iam planning for baby will it be a problem to get pregnent .what can i do? i am also overweight (75kg). kindly suggest the best for me.
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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DOSE OF LEVOTHYROXINE IS 1.6 MCG/KG BODYWEIGHT AND SHOULD BE TAKEN EARLY MORNING EMPTY STOMACH BEFORE 30 MIN STRICTLY
DURING PREGNENCY YOUR TSH SHOULD BE CONTROL AND IF REQUIRED INCREASE YOUR DRUG DOSE WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT
HYPOTHYRODISM ITSELF CAUSE WEIGHTGAIN
DURING PREGNENCY YOUR TSH SHOULD BE CONTROL AND IF REQUIRED INCREASE YOUR DRUG DOSE WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT
HYPOTHYRODISM ITSELF CAUSE WEIGHTGAIN
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