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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate For Common Cold And Fatigue?

On March 26th blood tests showed my TSH at 20.70. My Levothyroxine was increased from 75 to 100mcg. I feel worse instead of better: Cold all the time, VERY weak, can t concentrate, constipated. When will the increased medication start making me feel better??? Feel like Krap! Never mind, didn t know I had to pay to get an answer.
Fri, 15 May 2015
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Hello . Thanks for writing to HCM.
I read and understand your question and try my level bast to solve your problem.

As your test show that your TSH level is very high which indicate you are suffering from hypothyrodism. so your dose of levothyroxine increase from 75 to 100mcg.
Now there is cold intolerance and constipation occur in hypothyroidism, you feel cold all the the time is a symptom of hypothyrodism.
So as your dose of levothyroxine increase your thyroid hormone level is return to normal and you feel better and your symptoms disappear.

I hope my explanation will help you.
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Vijay
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What Does This Blood Test Result Indicate For Common Cold And Fatigue?

Hello . Thanks for writing to HCM. I read and understand your question and try my level bast to solve your problem. As your test show that your TSH level is very high which indicate you are suffering from hypothyrodism. so your dose of levothyroxine increase from 75 to 100mcg. Now there is cold intolerance and constipation occur in hypothyroidism, you feel cold all the the time is a symptom of hypothyrodism. So as your dose of levothyroxine increase your thyroid hormone level is return to normal and you feel better and your symptoms disappear. I hope my explanation will help you. Thanks and Regards. Dr Vijay