I have Thyroid problem. My TSH is high. What to do if TSH is high? How to control TSH naturally and what lifestyle changes are required. Can the reading be brought within the normal range? What should be the frequency of next checkups to monitor the range.

Dr. Sunita SayammagaruEndocrinologist14yrs exp

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Hello Sir, It depends on how high your TSH is. If it is above 10 and your T4 and T3 are normal and you are having symptoms you may be asked to go on tablets. If TSH is between 5-10, you can wait and watch without taking tablets and will be asked to get repeat TSH and T4 levels done once every 3 months. If TSH is very high, say above 20 and T4 and T3 are low then you definitely need to be on tablets. Initially you would need to do the tests once every 3 months. Once the TSH comes to normal range and your thyroxine tablet dose is stabilised you can repeat the tests once every year. Eat a well balanced diet, reduce consumption of sweets, sugars and refined carbohydrates Increase your protein content - dairy products, dals, eggs, non-veg. You can take nuts, flax seeds. Eat plenty of vegetables. Hope this helps you Thank you.  

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