What Causes Elevated TSH Levels Despite Being On Thyronorm?

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015

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Thu, 5 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Dear Dr I having thyroid last week I went for master health check up everything is normal expect TSH 18.5 suggest me best hospital in XXXXXXX from today taking thyronorm 125 mg and married 6 years before we don't have kid and my husband also got problem

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
endocrinologist advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs.XXXXX thanks for trusting health care magic.
You need an endocrinologist opinion for titration and monitoring of the dose of thyronorm.
Dr Velayutham P who is DM endocrinology is practicing in Kovai medical center in XXXXXXX city is a good option.
Keep taking the drug daily and take it empty stomach.
Take care

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