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632088 tn?1222431347

Extremely high thyroid!!

My doctor tested me for TSH, 3rd Generation and my level came back at 68.980 with a reference range of 0.270 - 4.200. I was started on 0.075 mcg of levothyroxine, I'm at the end of my second month of the medication and do not feel much different. A few weeks into the medication I got my period (which got messed up due to imbalance), I should have had another by now, but I haven't. I'm trying to get as much information about my level, what I should/could expect, if you could tell me approximately how long it COULD take before things start to level off and so on, but the internet is so confusing and the doctor I saw wasn't very helpful.
I would appreciate any information you could give me, even if it's just an educated guess.
Also, I want to have another baby after the new year starts, do you think that would be possible given my level?
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For the safe pregnancy your TSH must be 0.8  to 1; in addition if hypothyroidism is result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis it takes longer to control hormone levels.
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Haven't you had another blood workup? After 6 weeks on meds your dr should have sent you in for thyroid bloodwork. TSH, Free T4 and Free T3. Also make sure your dr runs all the antibody tests to check for autoimmune thyroid disease.  At the 6 week check your dr should then have increased you if you are still hypo. Granted it can take 6-8 weeks for your levels to level out on meds but the 6 week check is imperative to know if you need more or less meds.
As long as you are hypo it is going to effect your monthly cycle. Bare with it for a while.
I would not suggest getting pregnant until you have been at optimum levels for a while and you fee good. If you are hypo it could hinder you from getting pregnant anyway.
Let me know when you get your test results....call and demand they be done if they haven't.
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