Why can thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels be high even when other thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels are normal, and how should I safely adjust my Thyronorm dose now that increasing it to 100 mcg has caused symptoms like anxiety, feeling hot, and rapid hair loss? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why can thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels be high even when other thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels are normal, and how should I safely adjust my Thyronorm dose now that increasing it to 100 mcg has caused symptoms like anxiety, feeling hot, and rapid hair loss?

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Why can thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels be high even when other thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels are normal, and how should I safely adjust my Thyronorm dose now that increasing it to 100 mcg has caused symptoms like anxiety, feeling hot, and rapid hair loss?

Asked by Male, 18 · 9 days ago

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9 days ago

It is common to have high TSH with normal T3 and T4; this often means your brain is working harder to keep hormone levels stable. Your symptoms?anxiety, feeling hot, and hair loss?suggest your Thyronorm (levothyroxine) dose of 100 mcg may now be a bit too high, causing mild overactivity. Please do not adjust your dose on your own. I gently recommend contacting your doctor soon. They can check your thyroid levels again and safely adjust your dose to help you feel much better.

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Why can thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels be high even when other thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels are normal, and how should I safely adjust my Thyronorm dose now that increasing it to 100 mcg has caused symptoms like anxiety, feeling hot, and rapid hair loss?

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