My Thyro test results are TSH - 8.61m µIU/mL, T3 - 2.31 pg/mL and T4 is 0.99. ng/L. Do I have Hypothyroidism?

[worriedhead]

The doctor has suggested for Thyroxine 25 microgram tablets to be taken. I have symptoms of irregular menstrual cycle and weight gain. Please suggest me the methods of reducing weight. I am much worried now.

[Clutter]

WorriedHead,

Yes, you are hypothyroid and I imagine you're feeling very poorly at the moment. When has your doctor told you to return for a follow up blood test? 25mcg is a very low dose. 50/75mcg is usually the starter dose for people under 60 without heart problems.

Irregular cycle is a symptom of hypothyroidism and should regulate when your Levothyroxine medication is increased and stabilises your condition.

There is a pinned link Weight Gain/Loss which may help you. Gluten-free and Paleo Diets are thought to be helpful plus exercise when you're well enough but crash dieting is NOT recommended.

[worriedhead]

Clutter,

Thank you for your response. My doctor has asked me to take me a blood test next three months from now. I had visited a Gynecologist two days back for my irregular menstrual cycle and she suggested me for a thyro check. This led to the blood test and the results which I had put earlier. I will consult a Endocrinologist ASAP for a second opinion.

I have strong faith in Yoga and it is told that few postures helps to control thyroid hormonal secretions. I will check on the two diets you have mentioned now. I am so determined to bring this issue under control so will start working out right from tomorrow. Will keep posting in the changes. I hope all my fellow mates support me on the same.

[silverfox7]

3 months is a long time to wait to be retested, usually 6 weeks as I'm sure you will need to increase your meds by then. It takes about 6 weeks to be stable on a dose. If you have a follow up appointment with the Gynaecologist around the 6 weeks stage you could use that to tell your GP that an update could be useful. Well done to the Gynaecologist for suggesting the testing!

[worriedhead]

Thanks for the suggestion. I would follow it for sure. But for sure I am going to consult a Endocrinologist and will update their opinion too.