Hypothyroid tests with no follow-up?

[atlgeorgiagirl]

I was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism and tested positive for anti-thyroid antibodies in December after my 2nd miscarriage.  My doctor wanted my TSH below 2 (it was 5) and it took 2 dosage increases to get it down.  
I suspected my mother had the same problem (she has had symptoms for years) and she ended up in the emergency room in February with severe swelling and rash.  She had complete bloodwork done by an internal medicine doctor, but the only follow-up she has had was a phone call from a nurse who said her thyroid was 'all out of whack' and put her on 75 mg of levothyroxine.  She says she feels a little better and the doctor told her to come back in 6 months.  I thought this was odd since my doctor tested me monthly until my dosage was right.  My mother thinks I'm being paranoid and that the doctor knows best.  
Is it wrong that there were no follow-ups to make sure her dosage was right?

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Usually would retest in 2 months -- monthly during pregnancy is sometimes necessary.

[kitcurious]

Yes. My level hasn't been stable for a year and I am back there getting blood drawn every 6-8 weeks.

[GravesLady]

Thyroid test should be done 6 to 12 weeks after each med. dose change and thyroid level is stable for a full year. Then every 6 month for a year  and once a year thereafter as long as there is no dose change and level stays stable, if not the process starts all over again.

GL
Thyroid patient

[anree]

I was told I had to come back in 8 weeks to make sure the dosage was correct. I would push her to see a different Dr. Although, I have noticed that alot of people tend say if they feel fine, then there is no reason to re-check it.