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Suggest Medication For Hypothyroidism After Childbirth
Posted on
Wed, 24 Jun 2015
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Question : Hi,
This is XXXXXXX aged 28yrs. i have been diagnoised with Hypothyroidism in 211. since then i have been using thyronorm medicine88 mcg. as of now i am using 100 mcg. as i checked my thyroid now it shows 22.14. can you suggest me the correct medicine. i delivered a baby boy in 2014 july so for the past 8 months i havent taken the medicine as thyroid was under control during my pregnancy. can you let me know what edicine i should be using now
This is XXXXXXX aged 28yrs. i have been diagnoised with Hypothyroidism in 211. since then i have been using thyronorm medicine88 mcg. as of now i am using 100 mcg. as i checked my thyroid now it shows 22.14. can you suggest me the correct medicine. i delivered a baby boy in 2014 july so for the past 8 months i havent taken the medicine as thyroid was under control during my pregnancy. can you let me know what edicine i should be using now
Brief Answer:
Restart on thyronorm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
From your question it is not clear whether you are on thyronorm 100 mcg now or off the medicine after your delivery.
Your TSH is high. So if you were on thyronorm 100 mcg regularly at least for past 6 weeks, you need to increase the dose to 125 mcg. If you are not on any medication now, restart thyronorm at 88 mcg.
Recheck TSH after 6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Restart on thyronorm
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
From your question it is not clear whether you are on thyronorm 100 mcg now or off the medicine after your delivery.
Your TSH is high. So if you were on thyronorm 100 mcg regularly at least for past 6 weeks, you need to increase the dose to 125 mcg. If you are not on any medication now, restart thyronorm at 88 mcg.
Recheck TSH after 6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
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