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What Is The Dosage Of Thyronorm For High TSH Level?

Hi I am a 23 year old girl and I have been diagnosed with TSH 9.4 and my T3 and T4 is normal. One of the doctor advised me to have Thyronorm 12.5 mcg but according to me I think it is not helping much because I am growing fat day by day even after I take the pill regularly in the morning and exercising 1 hour a day. Please advice me the correct dosage of thyronorm.
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

If you are still gaining weight and your TSH is still raised, you could increase the dose of your Thyronorm to 25 mcgs or 37.5 mcgs (depending on your TSH level). Recheck your TSH in 6 weeks and see your doctor.

You could also watch what you are eating. Restrict high fat food, high sugary food and high calorie food. Restrict your carbohydrate intake. Eat plenty of vegetables, they have less calories and also bulk you up, so you feel full. Exercise at least 45 minute to 1 hour everyday – you should do moderate exercise. Your idea with above life style changes should be to reduce 2 kg weight in 1 month (1/2 kg per week).

Joining a commercial weight loss programme may also help you as you will have a mentor who would be closely watching over you, encouraging you and mentoring you.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you

Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Is The Dosage Of Thyronorm For High TSH Level?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. If you are still gaining weight and your TSH is still raised, you could increase the dose of your Thyronorm to 25 mcgs or 37.5 mcgs (depending on your TSH level). Recheck your TSH in 6 weeks and see your doctor. You could also watch what you are eating. Restrict high fat food, high sugary food and high calorie food. Restrict your carbohydrate intake. Eat plenty of vegetables, they have less calories and also bulk you up, so you feel full. Exercise at least 45 minute to 1 hour everyday – you should do moderate exercise. Your idea with above life style changes should be to reduce 2 kg weight in 1 month (1/2 kg per week). Joining a commercial weight loss programme may also help you as you will have a mentor who would be closely watching over you, encouraging you and mentoring you. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru