Should I start taking 50 mcg of the thyroid medication Thyronorm for my slightly underactive thyroid (TSH level of 6.51) and symptoms like weight gain, tiredness, and hair loss, or should I first try managing it with diet and exercise?
With a TSH of 6.51, your thyroid is indeed slightly underactive. While a healthy diet and exercise are wonderful for your overall well-being, they cannot replace the thyroid hormone your body is lacking. Starting Thyronorm (levothyroxine) can help restore your hormone levels and relieve these symptoms. A 50 mcg dose is a common starting point, but it is best to discuss this with your doctor to see if this dose or a slightly lower one is right for you to start with.
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Should I start taking 50 mcg of the thyroid medication Thyronorm for my slightly underactive thyroid (TSH level of 6.51) and symptoms like weight gain, tiredness, and hair loss, or should I first try managing it with diet and exercise?