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What Causes Fluctuations In TSH Levels Inspite Of Taking Levothyroxine?

I am 75 years old,and on Levothyroxin since 2004.Does raised to 125 mcg in2010,04/21/2012 went to 137 mcg,10/08/2012 to 150mcg,been on that dose since.I have become very emotional,tired,stressful,gained a lot of weight an in active.My TSH readings from year to year physical,go from high high normal to low low normal my NP can not give me any answers to my questions
Wed, 1 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
Your thyroid is hypoactive and you have low levels of thyroid hormone in body leading to high TSH levels. You need to consult an Endocrinologist to adjust the dose of Levothyroxine. Your TSH levels are not fluctuating though, they are actually continuously going higher and higher.
All symptoms are due to that issue. It will be resolved once dosage of Levothyroxine is adjusted. Your endocrinologist may also test your blood for Thyroid hormone levels.

Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.

Have a wonderful time ahead.
 

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DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF

USA
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What Causes Fluctuations In TSH Levels Inspite Of Taking Levothyroxine?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   Your thyroid is hypoactive and you have low levels of thyroid hormone in body leading to high TSH levels. You need to consult an Endocrinologist to adjust the dose of Levothyroxine. Your TSH levels are not fluctuating though, they are actually continuously going higher and higher. All symptoms are due to that issue. It will be resolved once dosage of Levothyroxine is adjusted. Your endocrinologist may also test your blood for Thyroid hormone levels. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA