Is TSH Level Of 6.31 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sun, 4 Dec 2016

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Sun, 4 Dec 2016 Answered on

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Question : hi doctor
I m hypothyroidism patient.in my recent blood test..my tsh level is 6.31.
I m taking 100mg thyroxine daily.

there is sudden increase in my weight too

Answered by Dr. Minal Mohit (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Increase the dose.

Detailed Answer:
dear XXXX, hi and welcome to HCM. it seems u r a little under dosed. you may increase the dose to 125mcg from tomorrow. repeat the test after, 6-8 weeks, and get back to us. make sure you are taking the tablet empty stomach and not combining it with food or any tablet . also do not eat or drink anything over the tablet for another 30 minutes.
Regards!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar