Hi, I am a male, age 29, six months before, I was diagnosed hypothyroid. Initially my tsh was around 12, doctor started therapy with 12. 5 mcg thyronorm, slowly he increased the dosage to bring tsh back to normal. Now I am on 37. 5 mcg dose with tsh 3.8.using this dose from last 2 months, I am exercising daily, all my hypothyroid symptoms getting better, I am losing half kg every month, before treatment I was overweighted. My lipid profile is also getting better, but my heart is pounding, racing all day, especially after eating, and feeling anxious, is this the side effect of levothyroxine? How much it will take get adjusted for this dose? Should I use any other medication to combat anxiety, heart palpitations? please help me with this problem. I do not believe in homeopathy system of medicine.
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Hello, Thanks for the query. I have gone through the details given. As I see your TSH has come within the normal range, which means hypothyroidism is well controlled. Therefore all the symptoms associated with that disorder should be in check. which is being reflected in weight reduction, lipid normalising. However, about "heart pounding" is a bit difficult to understand. Since you have not mentioned the heart rate and BP, it is difficult to comment. Usually in hypothyroidism heart rate slows down. In hyperthyroidism (when TSH is < 0.01 or further low), heart rate tends to go up and palpitations may also coccur. Thanks.
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Dear lybrate-user, I note that your hypothyroidism is under good control on 37.5 ug thyronorm. Please continue the same dose. I am glad that you are reducing weight with diet and exercise. Regarding your palpitation, this can occur if your dose is too much but from your test reports it appears that your dose is ok. I suggest that you consult me online so that we can come to a clear diagnosis and then proceed. If you send your email id I will send you a proforma to fill up your smptoms you need to fill this up before the online appointment
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