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The Current TSh Level Is 9.38 Which Was 8.1 Earlier?

I had my thyroid removed about one month ago. TSH level was at 8.1 three weeks out and currently at 9.38 about five weeks out. I am very tired, depressed, gaining weight, loss of concentration, etc. I am on a synthroid .112 mcg. I don t understand if the higher number means I am hypo thyroid and need a higher dose of medication. I am just confused how the higher number works...I was told the TSH needs to be around 1 or 2.
Wed, 30 Sep 2015
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The normal range of TSH is 0.2 to 5.0 micro international units per ml. As TSH level is increased from 8.1 to 9.38, the drug dosage sholud be changed.
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The Current TSh Level Is 9.38 Which Was 8.1 Earlier?

The normal range of TSH is 0.2 to 5.0 micro international units per ml. As TSH level is increased from 8.1 to 9.38, the drug dosage sholud be changed.