Suggest Treatment For Sub Clinical Hypothyroidism

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2014

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Question : Hi.. I am 30 yrs old lady and my weight and height are 62kgs and 5feet 3 inches respectively. Recently upon doing the master checkup, my TSH level was detected to be 8.4 which is quite high than the normal range. however T3 and T4 levels are within the normal range. I have not undergone medication yet. Kindly suggest an alternative to medication and also can it be regulated with a strict exercising and diet regime.Thanks

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You should repeat your test.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
In my opinion first you should go and repeat your thyroid profile.
Your reports are suggestive of sub clinical hypothyroidism.
In my opinion you SHOULD TAKE medications along with strict diet regime and exercise.
If you are not interested in medication then some advice from my side-
Increase iodine intake in your diet and decrease fluoride.
take more protein and fat. Avoid soy product.
Avoid use of non- stick cookware.
Use probiotic, zinc, arginine, selenium, tyrosine in your diet.
use coconut oil, garlic and ginger more.
Regular exercise and yoga.
Keep your estrogen in normal level
Avoid vegetables like cabbage, beet root, brinjal, udad dal in your diet regime.
Avoid stress
If after doing all this for three months your TSH level will decrease then you can avoid medication.
Otherwise go for medication after consulting your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query if you have further questions I will be happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

Thanks doc for the reply!!It will be of great help. One last query, if i take medicine and then it comes to the normal range, should the medication be still continued for life long or can be left after the TSH reaches the normal level?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Usually continued life long.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You are most welcome.
No, the drug usually continued for life long. The reason is TSH controlled within normal range only because of drug. When you stop the medication then TSH will again rise.

Hope this will help you, feel free to ask more questions.
If you want to close the discussion please accept my answer and rate it.
Thanks
Good luck.
Regards
Dr. Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E