I have a doctors appt and he wants to put me on thyroid medication and I do not want him to overdose me.
2007-02-11 12:31:12 · 7 answers · asked by J A 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
sythroid 125mg
If he does it correctly, he should ramp you up to the minimum and have you come in for blood tests, and then start increasing it based upon the results.
Ask for copies of your blood tests.
Right now your TSH should be high and your T4 Low.
Once you are on meds, your TSH should range
.350-5.500 uIU/ml
and your T4 should range 4.5-12 ug/dl
(taking it off my own bloodwork test as "normal" ranges.
On your first test, if you are thyroid deficient, your TSH should be through the roof.
That is the hormone your pituitary gland is putting out- telling your thyroid to make more thyroid. If your thyroid is not putting out enough, the level goes higher and higher to tell it to make more.
When you see high levels of TSH- this is an indicator your body wants more thyroid and is screaming for it.
2007-02-11 12:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by There you are∫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors tend to undermedicate because they use T4 and adjust the dosage by the TSH. TSH changes throughout the day, so its really not a good test to adjust unless you are on T4 and test at the same time all the time.
I'm hypothroid. I was on Levoxyl at first, but it did nothing for my symptoms. I had a great TSH on it though. It was at this point I ent out and bought thyroid books and did research on the internet. I'm now on Armour and feel so much better. I suggest you read up on the condition too. It's the only way to feel your best.
2007-02-12 02:17:43 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a slightly low thyroid, and am taking 175 mg of Levothyroxine (synthroid). My doctor started me at a lower dose, which was the lowest and bumped it up last time I had my blood checked. No side effects, no problems.
2007-02-11 13:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry he won't. They take blood tests for your thyroid and monitor it well, they are not going to overdose you believe me. I asked for more and my doctor said no because it could damage my heart, doctors are conscientious when it comes to those medicines.But it may take a few months to get the dosage right. Each person is different. Be patient my dear. Thyroid is difficult to diagnose meds for.
2007-02-11 12:38:39 · answer #4 · answered by katie d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual drug is thyroxine. The dosage is managed through a blood test which will show your thyroid levels. The therapeutic range is where the levels of the drug falls is safe for you. I am on a low dose and have just gone to a higher dose.
2007-02-11 12:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by ratth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take the meds because mine was removed. But your TSH and free T4 will be checked to make sure you are in the normal range. If you get too much, the blood levels will show it and meds will be adjusted.
2007-02-11 12:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by jen19801976 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I do by .03 points they want to start me on medicine but I am scared of the medicine of the effects of it do u feel anything from the med's like dizzy sleepy..... anything annoying....please need help deciding.
2014-09-24 09:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by nancy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋