Hi, I am suffering from hypothyroidism. I am taking thyrox 100 mcg from 22 days my tsh was 13.38 t3 t4 normal kya mujhe jeevan bhar dawai khani padegi ya tsh normal hone ke baad chod doonga?

Dr. Prabhakar Laxman JatharEndocrinologist48yrs exp

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Mr. lybrate-user, Hypothyroidism us a hormone (thyroxine) deficiency disorder. Your gland is not able to produce enogh amount or producing almost nil. Since this hormone is needed for a variety of metabolic functions in our body on day to day basis, it has to be supplemented evry day. When on treatment with correct dosage tsh is maintained around 3 to 4 mu/l, at that level all the symptoms are in check. You will have to check tsh after 6 weeks of treatment to see if desired level is achieved. Plus you will have to avoid soy beans, soy containing products, increase the intake of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits. Always use whole grain flour for roti and chapati. If you have any further questions please do come back. Thanks.  

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