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I Was Taking 75 Mcg Levothyroxine And Had 0.56 TSH
Question: I was taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine and had 0.56 TSH level. My feet were swelling so my doctor changed it to 100 mcg. It’s been a month and my level is 0.08. My arms and legs hurt and my feet are more swollen. I’m tired and feel bad. I think she make a mistake. Should I go back to .75 mcg?
I was taking 75 mcg Levothyroxine and had 0.56 TSH level. My feet were swelling so my doctor changed it to 100 mcg. It’s been a month and my level is 0.08. My arms and legs hurt and my feet are more swollen. I’m tired and feel bad. I think she make a mistake. Should I go back to .75 mcg?
Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, you should go back go 75mcg, however, the swelling doesn't seem to be caused by hypothyroidism.
You need to check urine for the presence of albumin and the cardiac function.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, you should go back go 75mcg, however, the swelling doesn't seem to be caused by hypothyroidism.
You need to check urine for the presence of albumin and the cardiac function.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, you should go back go 75mcg, however, the swelling doesn't seem to be caused by hypothyroidism.
You need to check urine for the presence of albumin and the cardiac function.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone through your concern carefully.
Yes, you should go back go 75mcg, however, the swelling doesn't seem to be caused by hypothyroidism.
You need to check urine for the presence of albumin and the cardiac function.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Is the thyroid causing the leg/ arm aches and triedness? How long for it to go away?
Is the thyroid causing the leg/ arm aches and triedness? How long for it to go away?
Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As i explained above the thyroid is not the cause of the swelling, neither of the aches.
You need to check TSH after 6 weeks, if it is wiyhin the normal ranges than ones in 6 months.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As i explained above the thyroid is not the cause of the swelling, neither of the aches.
You need to check TSH after 6 weeks, if it is wiyhin the normal ranges than ones in 6 months.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As i explained above the thyroid is not the cause of the swelling, neither of the aches.
You need to check TSH after 6 weeks, if it is wiyhin the normal ranges than ones in 6 months.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
About levothyroxine dose;
Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
As i explained above the thyroid is not the cause of the swelling, neither of the aches.
You need to check TSH after 6 weeks, if it is wiyhin the normal ranges than ones in 6 months.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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