Should my doc increase my dosage

[Sarah_pride]

Hello ppl, this is my first post on here, so im looking for advice,,should i be asking my doctor to increase my levothyroxine from 50mcg as my tsh has raised from 6 to 8.5, thank u

[LAHs]

On the surface of things, I would say Yes.

Do you have a thyroid? If you do, get some more tests done to see if you can find out why it doesn't appear to be working very well. Get T4, T3, Antibodies TSH and reverse T3 if poss. Post the results back on this site, you will get a lot of answers.

[Sarah_pride in reply to LAHs]

My antibodys are way above 1300,i have a thyroid and been told i have hashimotos

[greygoose]

Yes. I think you should. Once you are on thyroid hormone replacement, your TSH should be around one or lower. 50 is a starter dose.

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Sarah_pride.

Your GP should increase dose in 25mcg increments every 6-8 weeks until your TSH is around 1.0. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[Sarah_pride in reply to Clutter]

Thank u

[KLR22]

Yes, definitely.

Karen