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Hi, I've had a complete thyroidectomy a few years ago. I've been feeling crappy the last 2 months and after seeing my ENT who performed the Sx, and him thinking it was allergies and sinuses, turns out i went to the ER because of how bad i was feeling this past Monday and my thyroid levels were way off. TSH was .080 uIU/ml and T4 was 16.4 ug/dL.
Doctor in the ER told me to stop my Synthroid (levothoroxine) immediately and follow up with ENT for new dosage. ENT wont be seeing me till next Monday. I'm worried that I'll go Hypo in the meanwhile and start crashing. can you suggest a dose i can start right now so I don't? I have a bunch of different doses here between myself and me what i have used so i can pretty much put what i need together for a few days. My weight is 275lb, I'm 6'-2".
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Endocrinologist
Hello,
Thank you for your consult at DoctorSpring.com.
From your report, it is obvious that you are taking an excess dose of levothyroxine. You haven't written what dose you are taking.
Instead of stopping the medication totally, I suggest you reduce the dose. I will be able to suggest the dose once you tell me what dose you are taking.
Regards
Col (Dr) J Muthukrishnan, SM
Senior Adviser (Med & Endocrinology)
Thanks, Dr. I meant to include that information in the original question. I have been taking 250 mcg daily. Also, if it matters, I am a 35 y/o male.
In that case, reduce the dose to 200mcg daily and retest after 6 weeks. If TSH returns to normal, you can continue this dose, or else it will need further adjustments.