Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old female, and I am pre-menopausal. My present weight is 54.5 kg, and my height is 158 cm. Eight years ago, I have been diagnosed with under-functioning of my thyroid and since then I have been taking the medication, Thyroup. I started this medication at 25 mcg. But, as the dosage was unable to keep my TSH level within normal limits, doctors increased the dosage. Gradually, the dosage increased from 25 mcg daily to 150 mcg daily. I got my blood tested yesterday and again I found that TSH was still high. I do not know if the dosage is still to be increased or changed or something else has to be done. I feel there are hormonal disturbances at this age. I feel I have pain in my legs and heels. I experience symptoms of indigestion and difficult to control my weight. I have stomachache very often, more particularly when I eat a banana, whether half-ripe or ripe. I also have stiffness in my shoulders. I request you to advise me in this regard.
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