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New Post 6/22/2009 7:53 PM
  eclark18
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TSH increasing 

Hi Dr. Moore I am a 47 yr old male,returned after 2 years of project work in Guatemala last year. Was feeling fatigued, in Jan 09 blood test revealed TSH 17.367 Started 50 microg levothyroxine. Feb26 TSH measured 17.593,increased to 100 levothyroxine. May 14: TSH measured 26.245, TPO 121;changed to synthroid, increased dosage to 150. T4,T3,T4free all within normal ranges. I want to do the best possible for my health; would like to eventually get off medication if possible. What explanations (besides autoimmune) are possible? Dr Moore, what recommendations do you have? Thank you!

 
New Post 6/23/2009 7:09 PM
  Elaine
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Re: TSH increasing 

Hi,

I'm not a doctor. I'm a medical technologist with a degree in laboratory science.

Your elevated TPO antibody result shows that your hypothyroidism is autoimmune.  This occurs in people with certain genes when they're exposed to certain environmental triggers. These triggers include excess dietary iodine in fast and processed foods, cigarette smoke, vaccines, stress, low selenium levels, viral infections, etc.

Most people who develop autoimmune hypothyroidism continue to have it for life although some people move into autoimmune hyperthyroidism and some people see improvement and their hypothyroidism resolves. Avoiding environmental triggers and strengthening, not stimulating, your immune system all offer benefits. Best, Elaine

 
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