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Could The Underactive Thyroid Be Treated For Overactive Thyroid?
I have an underactive thryroid on 100mcg levothroxine daily been diagnosed as diabetic type 2 on metaformin 500mg once daily continue to lose weight and cant afford to lose any more weight. can my underactive thyroid change to over active? I am 47, male, 5 ft 4 ins and weigh 10 stone.
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Hello,
I have gone carefully through your query and understood your concern
The overdosage of levothyroxine can cause overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism.
You need to check TSH level and adjust the dose of levothyroxine according to the result.
You should check the TSH every 6 months, once you have found the proper dose.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr,Mirjeta
I have gone carefully through your query and understood your concern
The overdosage of levothyroxine can cause overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism.
You need to check TSH level and adjust the dose of levothyroxine according to the result.
You should check the TSH every 6 months, once you have found the proper dose.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link:
HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
Dr,Mirjeta
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