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Sudden increase in TSH
Hi -
Nine months ago I had a routine physical and my TSH level was 1.5. Last week my doctor put me on lithium (600 mg/day). I had a blood test a few days later, and my TSH level was 7! Could such a drastic increase be due to just a few days of taking lithium? If not, what else would explain the increase? There is no family history of hypothyroidism, nor do I have any systems.
Thank you for your help,
Lisa
Nine months ago I had a routine physical and my TSH level was 1.5. Last week my doctor put me on lithium (600 mg/day). I had a blood test a few days later, and my TSH level was 7! Could such a drastic increase be due to just a few days of taking lithium? If not, what else would explain the increase? There is no family history of hypothyroidism, nor do I have any systems.
Thank you for your help,
Lisa
Most definately.
Even through I have not taken this drug - When I was searching for answers for my disease - Lithium came up as a big no no and can cause permanent thyroid issues.
I suggest you google Lithuim and thryoid disease. There is a ton of information available. and great sources of questions to bring up with your doctor.
Take care.
Even through I have not taken this drug - When I was searching for answers for my disease - Lithium came up as a big no no and can cause permanent thyroid issues.
I suggest you google Lithuim and thryoid disease. There is a ton of information available. and great sources of questions to bring up with your doctor.
Take care.
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