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Can Increased Thyroid (10.54) Cause Tiredness And Lethargy?

I had done total thyroidectomy in sept2012 and undergone nuclear mdcn treatment due to pap ca. Now after 1 year I am checking monthly blood test for TSH .and changing the dose ti adjust the hormone level .now am taking 100mg thyronorm.nowdays I feel so tired can get energy to do anything, walk or anywrk.what I could do .my recent TSH level is now 10.54 .what will I do???
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

Since you had undergone Total Thyroidectomy, your body is now in a state of Hypothyroidism.
TSH level of 10.54 Units and symptoms of tiredness & lethargy further substantiates the fact that the present dosage of 100 mcg of supplemental Thyroxin is not sufficient to maintain the Thyroid status.

Presenting with similar complaints, I advise my patients to:
1. Take Thyronorm in the dosage of 150 mcg & 100 mcg every alternate day.
2. Take a low calorie, low fat diet.
3. Avoid goitrogenic foods like cabbage, etc.
4. Keep a regular check on the Thyroid levels- preferably a Thyroid profile done every 06 weeks till the levels are normalized.

So, kindly consult your treating Physician/ Endocrinologist & discuss regarding the same.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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Can Increased Thyroid (10.54) Cause Tiredness And Lethargy?

Hello dear, Since you had undergone Total Thyroidectomy, your body is now in a state of Hypothyroidism. TSH level of 10.54 Units and symptoms of tiredness & lethargy further substantiates the fact that the present dosage of 100 mcg of supplemental Thyroxin is not sufficient to maintain the Thyroid status. Presenting with similar complaints, I advise my patients to: 1. Take Thyronorm in the dosage of 150 mcg & 100 mcg every alternate day. 2. Take a low calorie, low fat diet. 3. Avoid goitrogenic foods like cabbage, etc. 4. Keep a regular check on the Thyroid levels- preferably a Thyroid profile done every 06 weeks till the levels are normalized. So, kindly consult your treating Physician/ Endocrinologist & discuss regarding the same. Wishing you a good health. Take care.