Elevated TSH Level

Asked for Female, 33 years

I want to ask a question on behalf of my friend: My friend has hypothyroid since 8 years and continuously taking medicine. For the last 7 to 8 months she is taking 300 micrograms euthyrox and when she got her TSH test done its 50. Whereas it should be under 4. The doctor said cant increase the dose from 300. She is worried as to what can be the reason of so elevated TSH when she is regularly taking 300 microgram medicine.

Posted 5 years ago

Responses (1)

Dr. Beenish Ehsan

Family Physician - Karachi

Dear Patient,

High TSH means the current levels of medicine are not enough as per the body and high TSH indicates the need of the gland to secrete more(normally, and in this case it is a sign that more thyroid is needed through medicines). As you told us this isn't possible. What your friend and her doctor can do is find a different brand that is more accurate.there may be a placebo being made by the pharma company making her drug and a switch might help. An endocrinologist can help you guys better.

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