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On Thyroxine For Hashimoto S. Tests Showed TSH 0.05mU/L, FT4 21pmol/L. Should The Dosage Of Medication Be Lowered?
i have been diagnosed with Hashimoto s (hypothyroidism) and am on .1mg Thyroxine. i had bloods done recently as was not feeling very well and my hair startted falling....below are the reports.should i decrease the dose of my thyroxine? i dont have any other medical problems. THYROID FUNCTION TESTS --- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone + free Thyroxine (fT4) 21 pmol/L (10-20) free T3 5.8 pmol/L (2.8-6.8)
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Namasthe
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The replacement dose of thyroxine you are taking is adequate, as all the thyroid profile are within normal limits. I would not advise any dose alteration.
I would suggest you good nutitious diet, good hydration, good sleep and Vitamin supplementation especially Vitamin E which will address your hair issue
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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Greetings of the day
The replacement dose of thyroxine you are taking is adequate, as all the thyroid profile are within normal limits. I would not advise any dose alteration.
I would suggest you good nutitious diet, good hydration, good sleep and Vitamin supplementation especially Vitamin E which will address your hair issue
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
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