Re:How long did it take you to reach normal TSH?

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The standard procedure [one, anyway] is to start low and re-test about

every 6 weeks and increase your Levothroid as needed. This process is

called titration. IMHO 50 mcg is likely to be too low.

Best of luck,

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> Posted by: " daisilicious " alisa.fender@...

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> daisilicious <daisilicious>

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> Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:14 pm (PST)

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> I know TSH isn't the best barometer of the condition of your thyroid

> hormone levels but right now that's all my PCP is using. I may agitate

> for a specialist and a full panel down the line but since I've just

> started, I'm trying it their way for now.

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> What I'm wondering at the moment is if my progression is normal or if

> I should be concerned I haven't seen more improvement. I was diagnosed

> two months ago with a TSH of 11.8. I was tested this week and had a

> TSH of 7.9. Is this a normal amount of change to see in two months? I

> keep reading it takes time but I was wondering if what I'm seeing is

> typical or not. I'm wondering how long I should wait before getting

> pushy with my doctor. How long did it take you to get to a TSH level

> of 1-2, or one that you felt happy with?

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> I'm on 50 mcg of Levothroid. I've also recently cut out un-fermented

> soy and chemical sweeteners. (I used to be a diet soda junkie.) I do

> still have a little erythritol and stevia. I've also started

> supplementing with whole food vitamins and ionic minerals in addition

> to switching from the refined salt to sea salt. I'm trying to be

> patient but I'm sick of feeling like this. Any suggestions are welcome.

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> Thanks,

> Alisa