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TSH Level Increased Post Hysterectomy. On Synthroid. No Energy. Increase Dosage?
My tsh level was 1.79 6 months ago in October. I had a hysterectomy shortly after that but kept my ovaries, so there s no hormone replacements. I just had blood work done and my tsh level is 3.4 but my doctor says I m still in the normal range and has not changed my Synthroid dose ( 175 mcg a day). My weight has gone up and without daily caffeine I would be exhausted. I have been on Synthroid for 12 years and previous doctors kept my levels under 1.0 and I felt much better. Should I ask my doctor to increase my dosage? Or find a new doctor?
Tue, 19 Mar 2013
hello
your thyroid dose seems to be adequate as your TSH is 3.4. I would not prefer to keep your TSH under 0.1 as it may affect your bones and heart rate. your weight gain and exhaustion may not be related to thyroid.
regards
your thyroid dose seems to be adequate as your TSH is 3.4. I would not prefer to keep your TSH under 0.1 as it may affect your bones and heart rate. your weight gain and exhaustion may not be related to thyroid.
regards
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