Im 42 years old. My TSH level is 11.7.i am taking hypothyroid medicine from since 5 year. Before 5 6 months my TSH level were not so high But 2 week ago I again recheck It wAs 11.7. Im confused why my TSH levels are not coming to normal wen I am taking med regularly. My clestrol 280 and sugar level 170. They both are high too. What should I do. Pls help.

Underactive Thyroid

High Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Level

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Dr. Sudhir Bhujbale.Ayurveda18yrs exp

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Taking any medicine for a long period of 4-5 years, sometimes become non-effective. It is not good for our health too. Ayurveda treatment can help you better. These treatments are holistic. Cures from the root.

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Dr. Pramod Kumar SharmaEndocrinologist38yrs exp

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Your TSH is increased because now thyroid gland is producing less thyroid hormone and to stimulate that pituitary gland is trying to send more signals to thyroid which is not able to proce more hormone. This is normal phenomenon in hypothyroid.In this situation you need to increase your thyroid supplement dose in consultation with your doctor. Do not worry, it will be alright.

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