Hi Sir, My father aged 68 is under tb drugs for the last 14 months. His spine tb looks fine since last 6 months no pain and complete mobility. Recent tests showing high tsh 8.5 and moderately high creatinine. He is complaining of severe joint and muscle pain and seems to be feeling cold at times. Sugar levels are fine. Could this be drug induced hypothyroidism? If so want should we do? His BP came to 60/105.

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Dr. Narendra KambleHomeopath18yrs exp

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Repete TSH and serum creatinine. If found again at higher side consult doctor Immediately. Joint pain may subside if TSH and se creatinine is normal.

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Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist48yrs exp

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Hello, Thanks for the query. The various symptoms mentioned point to possible development of Hypothyroidism (TSH 8.5 mU/L). Usually treatment for hypothyroidism is started when TSH is above 10 mU/L. However, if there are troublesome symptoms present then at lower levels (sub-clinical) treatment is given. That will mostly help him. Thanks.

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