My tsh is 12.37 and ft4 is 0.73. Do I have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism? Do I intake more salt or less? I am taking thyronorm 50 mg.

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist48yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. Tsh 12.37 mu/l shows that present dosage of levothyroxine being taken is not adequate. When adequate dosage is taken tsh is maintained around 3 to 4 mu/l, at which all the symptoms of hypothyroidism are in control. So it is clear that there is a need to increase the dosage of levothyroxine by 12.5 to 25 mcg per day. Then check tsh after 6 weeks to see if desired level is reached. Thanks.  

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Dr. Naveen Kumar BoggarapuHomeopath18yrs exp

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Hi Ms. lybrate-user, looking at the levels of tsh higher than normal levels, the condition is called as hypothyroidism. If you are currently taking thyronorm 50 mcg and the level of tsh is 12.37 you need to consult your physician to adjust the dosage of your thyronorm. Iodine is an essential mineral which is required to make thyroid hormones, so iodised salt can be useful in cases of hypothyroid where there is iodine deficiency.  

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist39yrs exp

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You are having hypothyroid and increased tsh is suggestive of insufficiet dose of thyronorm which needs to be increased. Please consult your treating physician.  

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