Hypothyroid Treatment Questions

Hello, Thanks for the query.
Uaually during pregnancy there is a need to increase the dosage of Levothyroxine by about 25 to 50 mcg to control TSH around 2,5 mU/L. However, after delivery invariably dosage needs to be reduced after about 6 weeks (after checking the TSH level, it should be maintainned around 3 to 4 mU/L). If dosage is not reduced then TSH is likely to go down to wards hyperthyroidism levels. Since her TSH has gone < 0.1 mU/L, there is a need to reduce the dosage initially by...more

First of all you should change your eating habits like
1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U can eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha...more

Do kegel exercises-- firstly, find the pelvic floor muscles. You can achieve this by stopping mid-stream two or three times the next time you urinate. The muscles you can feel working during this process are the pelvic floor muscles, and they will be the focus of kegel exercises.
One kegel exercise consists of tightening and holding these muscles for 5 seconds and then releasing them. Try to do between 10 and 20 repetitions each day. This may not be possible when you first start doing the ex...more

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
It's most commonly seen in women aged 20 to 50. It usually causes high temperature and pain in the neck, jaw or ear. The thyroid gland can also release too much thyroid hormone into the blood (thyrotoxicosis), leading to symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). These symptoms settle after a few days.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatmen...more

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Impacts to the groin area during physical activity or from falling on your rear can bruise, tear, or rip your perineum, causing a lump there. A lump can also result from chronic injuries to the nerves, blood vessels, and skin from pressure caused by sitting for long periods of time.
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Well it's your normal period, your having your period after 24 days, remember it's 28+-7 days is normal range of menstruation, soo there is nothing to worry about it.

Dear lybrate-user,
it is very common for patients with hypothyroidism to forget medicines on 2-3 days a month. I feel this may be the reason why your recent tsh has gone up to 17.85. Make sure you take the tablet every single day on an empty stomach. You can keep it in the bathroom shelf so that you can take it as soon as you brush your teeth. In case you forget on an occasional day, take it anyway when you remember later in the day. If you forget for a whole day take the extra dose the next...more

it may be due to Autoimmunity , she need to be on harmones for her life and there will be no change in lifestyle . all she need to do is take mediciation regularly .Take care .

Follow this 1. Don't take tea empty stomach. Eat something like a banana (if you are not diabetic) or any seasonal fruit or soaked almonds and a glass of water first thing in the morning (within 10 mins of waking up). No only biscuits or rusk will not do. 2. Don't overeat 3. Take your breakfast every day. Don't skip it. U should eat whatever your mother or grandparent eat in bfast. I mean to say whatever is your traditional food. If punjabi eat paratha, if belongs to south then take idli/ dosa e...more

Post studying the complete medical history, we'll be able to figure out the best possible solution. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and medication plan.