Need to go down on a 16 TSH

[veteranthyca]

Hi,

My thyroid was removed completely when i was 12 years old due to CA.  On and off ive been "playing" with the amount of synthroid i drink and the timing of the pills (playing without understanding the importance of drinking the pills).  For 30 years i drink the pills whenever i feel the need to drink them for some time and then since i feel "ok" i forget to drink them.  

Now for some time ive been feeling very bad, to many head aches.  I tested the TSH and its on 16, how can i take it down to 3????  The past Doctors that ive seen have said i need a .3 mg dose - but for how long? always since i dont have the gland?


Thank you,!



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[Super_sally888]

hello.

You need to take your thyroid meds consistently.  This means every day without fail. For the rest of your life.

Your target TSH should be between 1 and 2.

I can't say for sure what dose you need.  However, a 0.3 mg dose could be a starting point.  YOu take this dose EVERY day for at least 6 weeks.  Then you test TSH again.  If your TSH is high (ie. > 3.0 then you increase your dose slightly depending how high it is, maybe increase by 25 mcg every day or every second day), if your TSH is low < 0.5 then you decrease your dose also by the same amount.

Best if you work closely with a doctor to get your levels stabilised and find the best level for you.

Please don't play with your thryoid levels.  These are very important to your health.

[veteranthyca]

Thank you for your advise Sally.  Actually the dose i mention is 300mcg = 0.3mg.  Ive been on and off with this amount due to that i dont have a gland.  Anyhow, ill keep up with you in the next weeks for more results...

Happy New Year!

Carlos