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I do. My last tsh was elevated so I was taking med 6 days weekly she said go to 7. Labs due March 12.
Let’s say at my lab a normal tsh is 1 to 5 just using numbers and anything over 5 makes my hypo symptoms severe. But, even if around 3 I have issues. I need to be at 1 to relieve symptoms and at least help my bowels. I’ve had colon issues caused by anesthesia. Does this make sense to follow? It’s this sudden weight gain I can’t understand and it will not come off.
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You probably already know that with anesthesia induced constipation most over the counter products including fiber are ineffective or counterproductive. You'd want a prokinetic medication.
TSH is highest from 11am to 5am when you can't get labs. But it is lowest in the late afternoon. Fasting can make a difference.
I'd suspect that if the weight gain from thyroid disease remains, there is a better level of replacement for you.