Hi, I am a breastfeeding mother with a 6 month old baby. I am currently taking 50 mcg of thyroxine, but my TSH level has increased to 9.395. Could you please advise on the appropriate thyroxine dose for me? I weigh 52 kg and am 30 years old. My report is attached.

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

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9+ Yrs

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TSH is high, dose likely needs to be increased. A doctor may shift to 62.5 or 75 mcg, with follow up in 6 weeks. Breastfeeding is safe on thyroxine.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a Thyroid Profile (T3 T4 TSH) Test Test or Take a THYROID PEROXIDASE ANTIBODIES (ANTI MICROSOMAL ANTIBODIES) Test

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