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Gained 8 Pounds, Tiredness, Sleeplessness 2 Months After Starting .125 Synthroid As Tsh Was 7.8?

Hi, I am currently on .125 synthroid as oppose to .112 adjusted by my Dr. my tsh was 7.8 but now I feel even worse have gained 8 pounds tired all the time cant sleep, my bones hurt and I need to know if this is going to stay this way I started the .125 2 months ago.
posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

It appears that Synthroid dose needs to be increased, depending on the latest TSH. The dose of Synthroid has to titrated, so as to maintain TSH level around 1.0

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order repeat of TSH test and will modify the dose of Synthroid accordingly.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Gained 8 Pounds, Tiredness, Sleeplessness 2 Months After Starting .125 Synthroid As Tsh Was 7.8?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. It appears that Synthroid dose needs to be increased, depending on the latest TSH. The dose of Synthroid has to titrated, so as to maintain TSH level around 1.0 Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order repeat of TSH test and will modify the dose of Synthroid accordingly. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal