TSH Rising with medication

[Free Bird82]

I have been diagnosed with hypothyroid since December 2005. Only started on meds in April. TSH was 12.5 then & they put me, a 147lb. woman on 12.5 mcg Synthroid. I took it faithfully for a few weeks, then increased my own self to 25mcg. When I went back to the doctor 2 weeks ago, my TSH rose to 15.58 & Free T4 is 0.48!! They now have me on 50mcg. tabs, but I feel that I should have more aggressive therapy. At least be on 75-100mcg., or get checked in four weeks instead of six. Also, is it possible for the Synthroid to not work ever? Will I eventually go down with my TSH? Dr. also is monitoring my cycsts/nodules (multi) - under 1cm all of them, non-palpable & he says he is "not worried" about them. This is an Endocrinologist. Could my TSH be elevated due to a cancer, or is is only because the stupid dosage is and was way too low?

Thank you so much

[LAURIEL]

get a new doctor.  you must feel really bad. Im surprised you are able to  work.  I went to 3 endo. doctors before i found the right one that is doing all the tests  and spends more than 2 minutes talking to me about my condition . I dont think some of these doctors realize how sick thyroid makes you feel. I had Cancer when I was a child and this condition is worse. I am hyperactive  tsh only 14 and I feel horrible. I pray you will find the right doctor for you. Lauriel

[LAURIEL]

get a new doctor.  you must feel really bad. Im surprised you are able to  work.  I went to 3 endo. doctors before i found the right one that is doing all the tests  and spends more than 2 minutes talking to me about my condition . I dont think some of these doctors realize how sick thyroid makes you feel. I had Cancer when I was a child and this condition is worse. I am hyperactive  tsh only 14 and I feel horrible. I pray you will find the right doctor for you. Lauriel

[IMBeliever]

I have been Hypo for years and stable taken Levoxil .75. The last year I don

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

The TSH level is independent of any concern for thyroid cancer -- the multiple "nodules" are likely inflammatory changes due to hashimotos (the reason you have HYPO -- ie, positive antibodies) and the dose is likely too low -- if you are otherwise healthy a dose of 88 or 100 mcg should get the TSH close to optimal.