Question 1

I am 38 years old, weigh 76 kg, and am 5.9 inch tall. I take 25 mcg Thyronorm for mildly elevated thyroid levels, a dosage that was initially suggested during my pregnancy in 2016 to maintain TSH around 3 to 4. About 8 months ago, my TSH rose slightly above the range (5.4), and I continued the same dosage. I recently learned about the health benefits of basil seeds and have started consuming 2 teaspoons of soaked basil seeds in lemon water daily. However, I read that people with thyroid issues should consult their doctor before taking them. I also have high cholesterol. Could you please advise whether it is safe for me to continue taking basil seeds daily?

Question 2

I have been suffering from hypothyroidism for the last three years and infertility. I was taking levothyroxine 50 mcg daily, but recently I have been feeling low energy, gaining weight, experiencing hair thinning and hair fall, and my periods have become shorter with less bleeding than before. My gynecologist advised reducing the dose to 50 mcg, but my new report also shows a low TSH level. Please see my report. What should I do further? Is this something very problematic? Please advise.

Question 3

I have full joint pain in my elbows, knees, shoulders, and other joints. At night, I am not able to sleep due to the pain. I feel very tired and sometimes have fever. My RA test report is positive. I also have a thyroid TSH level of 7.54.

I just received my TSH blood test report, and the result is less than 0.05 mIU/L. Could you please advise whether this is dangerous or if it is normally treatable?

TSH less than 0.05 may indicate hyperthyroidism. It is treatable with medications. Consult an endocrinologist for further tests (Free T3, T4).

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I have full joint pain in my elbows, knees, shoulders, and other joints. At night, I am not able to sleep due to the pain. I feel very tired and sometimes have fever. My RA test report is positive. I also have a thyroid TSH level of 7.54.