I am taking 1.5 mcg thyroxine on doctors advice for Hypo thyroid and having severe shoulder pain, to the point of shedding tears for the past 6 months. If I take 2 mcg, feel a little comfortable. And the doctor says that if I increase from 1.5 mcg, bones may become weak at my present age 68 years. Can I get you advice for the severe pain and thyroid?

Dr. Udaya Nath SahooGeneral Physician49yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for your query on Lybrate As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1) Do check your TSH level every 3 months and adjust dose as per report and in you case adjust it now and there is no harm at all. 2)Do take a multivitamin caps (Rejuvit Plus) once a day at bedtime. 3) Some diet suggestions for hypothyroidism include: a) Do take foods high in Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids such as leafy green vegetables, salmon, nuts, seeds, and shrimp etc and add Iodine rich foods such as seaweed and algae should be eaten regularly. B) Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day. Water and green tea can be sipped on in between meals to prevent dehydration. C) Foods such as broccoli, cauliflower, soy, beans, and spinach can actually slow down the functioning of the thyroid so they should be eaten in small quantities. D) Try to avoid artificial sweeteners, caffeine, dairy and alcohol when on a diet for hypothyroidism. E) Do exercise regularly to reduce body weight Hope that helps.  

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