hypothyroid

[bluebird30]

Hello Dr !
I am a 35yrs old woman suffring from hypothyroid since last 2 yrs. on june 15th 2010 i got my TSH cheakd
it was 7.4 , but i really got shocked when i saw my TSH test repoort on september 24th 2010, my TSH level was
17.9.   I can not belive that within 2and a half months TSH level can shoot up that much  !!!!!
I need help, pls tell me if it is possible?    also i put on 7kgs weight in 2 months.

pls help

[laura91836]

I have been on 0.05 of eltroxin for about 4 weeks for my unactive thyroid. I seem to be gaining weight. I am a 30 year old female. I am a super active person and have been severly lathargic and gaining weight which is unusual for me. I am going for blood tests next week to see what the level looks like. I am also waiting on an endocronoligist Will I lose this weight once the level is correct? Ive gained 8 lbs.

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

It looks like you have hypothyroidism that requires dose adjustment - would see an endocrinologist to determine why -- review all meds & supplements, avoid generics to see if that helps and make sure you take the med on an empty stomach first thing in the am.