Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
I am 30 years old male. I was diagnosed with a TSH level 513 in last August. My doctor have asked me to take 100 MCG thyroxine tablet. Thereafter my thyroid level came under the limits. Recently in February month I felt a pain in my chest, so I got my thyroid and cholesterol level checked. The report was a follow TSH 34 and cholesterol 221. Seeing this my doctor have increased my dosage to 125 MCG. Now on 13-mar I got my thyroid checked again, the TSH level is 0.25 (range 0.45 to 5.0) the hypothyroidism seems to be changed to hyperthyroidism. At the same time I am undergoing chest pain again and again. Please advice what should I do to cure myself?
1Doctor Answered
95% (12764 ratings)
Ask Free Question
Hello, Thanks for the query. TSH level of 0.25 m U/L is a bit lower than norma l. This is because the dosage of Levothyroxine being taken is a bit more. Ideally TSH should be maintained between 3 to 4 mU/L, then one will be free from all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Sometimes high level of thyroxine can increase the heart rate, even there can be palpitations. It is better to reduce the dose by 12.5 mcg per day. Then check TSH after 6 weeks. Thanks.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Hyperthyroidism treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details