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How Do I Understand My T4 And TSH Values?
Question: New Reports
Free T4 :14.63 pmol/L
TSH : 17.84 uiu/ml
Old Reports
T4 : 6.9 mcg/dl
TSH : 26.58 uiu/ml
What does it mean Please suggest what i should do.What are the remedies.What could be the side effect of TSH
Free T4 :14.63 pmol/L
TSH : 17.84 uiu/ml
Old Reports
T4 : 6.9 mcg/dl
TSH : 26.58 uiu/ml
What does it mean Please suggest what i should do.What are the remedies.What could be the side effect of TSH
Brief Answer:
Increase the dose of Levothyroxine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As you can see the TSH and T4 levels are improved with treatment but you need to increase the dose, if there is more than 4 weeks with the same dose and have taken the tablets regularly in the morning.
A high TSH can cause; tiredness, feeling sleepy, difficulty in losing weight, impotence, constipation, dry skin, increase in cholesterol level etc.
Please report the actual dose so I can suggest you how to increase it for the next month.
Looking forward to help you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni
Endocrinologist
Increase the dose of Levothyroxine.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As you can see the TSH and T4 levels are improved with treatment but you need to increase the dose, if there is more than 4 weeks with the same dose and have taken the tablets regularly in the morning.
A high TSH can cause; tiredness, feeling sleepy, difficulty in losing weight, impotence, constipation, dry skin, increase in cholesterol level etc.
Please report the actual dose so I can suggest you how to increase it for the next month.
Looking forward to help you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mirjeta Guni
Endocrinologist
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