Question 1

I am 77 years old and have a history of type 2 diabetes for the past 32 years, hypertension, and thyroid issues. My creatinine is varying around 1.55, and my conditions are generally controlled with medication, though there are reasonable variations. My blood pressure also fluctuates. However, my pulse rate is always higher than normal, within a range of 90 to 100. I also experience fatigue most of the time. Can you please explain the reason for this, its effects, and possible remedies? Thank you.

Question 2

My father is 76 years old and has hypothyroidism. He has been taking Thyronorm 25 mcg daily for more than a year. His recent blood test results are:
T3: 90.55 ng/dL (normal range for above 50 yrs: 40 to 181 ng/dL)
T4: 4.7 microgram/dL (normal range for above 60 yrs: 5 to 10.7 microgram/dL)
TSH: 20.9 microIU/mL (normal range for 55 to 87 yrs: 0.5 to 8.9 microIU/mL)
Should his dose be changed or kept the same? If it needs adjustment, what should the new dose be?

Question 3

Hello, I am Anushka Bhattacharya. I want to get myself tested to check if I have a thyroid problem and for insulin resistance. Which tests should I opt for? Kindly guide me.

On 7th January, my TSH was 10.02, and I was advised to take Thyronorm 25 mcg. My latest thyroid test results are: T3: 0.93 ng/mL T4: 12.16 microg/dL TSH: 4.0 microIU/mL Could you please advise if my thyroid levels are now normal and whether I should continue or adjust the Thyronorm dosage?

Thyroid function has improved. Continue 25 mcg Thyronorm and retest after 3 to 6 months. No dose change needed now.

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Hello, I am Anushka Bhattacharya. I want to get myself tested to check if I have a thyroid problem and for insulin resistance. Which tests should I opt for? Kindly guide me.