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Thyroid TSH showing 95
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Dose of thyroxine depends on your body weight .
You have not mentioned your current dose of your thyroxine and body weight.
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In over hypothyroidism the dose of thyroxine would be 1.6 to 1.8 mcg per KG of body weight .
.e for 60 kg body weight one would need approx 100 mcg of thyroxine .
Make sure you are taking the tablet on empty stomach and keeping a gap of min 45 mins before you take your breakfast .
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high TSH means you are having hypothyroidism ( under active thyroid gland ). If it remains untreated can lead many complications including heart disease .
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Dr. Dineshvarma
Diabetologist
7 yrs exp
Kannur
Pls attach ur reports and consult on practo chat for better guidance and management.
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Dr. Komal Bhandari Totla
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Solapur
No u are not getting adequate dose
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consult Endocrinologist
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