My thyroid tsh level is 15.84 and I have gained a weight little and joint pain also im talking eltroxin 75 mg is it correct dose for me. Please suggest wt to do.

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Hello, Thanks for the query.
The TSH levels is quite high, considering that you are on treatment. Ideally with adequate dosage of Levothyroxiine  TSH is maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L, at which all the symptoms are in check. So it is clear that your current dosage is less, needs to be increased to88 mcg(12.5 mcg additional). Then check TSH after 6 weeks to see if desired level is achieved. Another aspect is with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 29.68 kgs/Sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/Sq meter) you are almost in grade 1 obesity. You have an excess of 17 kgs.  Good TSH control will help in your efforts in loosing weight. Thanks.

Prabhakar Laxman Jathar · Accepted Answer

Hello, Thanks for the query.
The TSH levels is quite high, considering that you are on treatment. Ideally with adequate dosage of Levothyroxiine  TSH is maintained around 3 to 4 mU/L, at which all the symptoms are in check. So it is clear that your current dosage is less, needs to be increased to88 mcg(12.5 mcg additional). Then check TSH after 6 weeks to see if desired level is achieved. Another aspect is with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 29.68 kgs/Sq meter (normal < 23 kgs/Sq meter) you are almost in grade 1 obesity. You have an excess of 17 kgs.  Good TSH control will help in your efforts in loosing weight. Thanks.