levothyroxine

[ginwoman]

my mother started taking this last friday. How long does this medicine take to get in your system and do its thing? Thanks!

 

[SoMDGirl42]

my mother started taking this last friday. How long does this medicine take to get in your system and do its thing? Thanks!

4-6 weeks

What was her TSH and what dose of micrograms is she taking?

 

[ginwoman]

the dosage is 100 mcg I think. Don't know her TSH level. Will try to pick up copy of bloodwork tomorrow.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

the dosage is 100 mcg I think. Don't know her TSH level. Will try to pick up copy of bloodwork tomorrow.

She should be retested in 3 months.

 

[ginwoman]

Dr. wants her to come in 1 month. He is her cardio but I think he has really taken in interest in finally getting her thyroid levels right.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Dr. wants her to come in 1 month. He is her cardio but I think he has really taken in interest in finally getting her thyroid levels right.

depending on what's going on with her, that may be the reason she has to see a cardiologist.

Does she have an endocrinologist?

 

[ginwoman]

you are right. that might be why she was having palpitation issues. No she does not have an endocrinologist but that is a good idea for us to keep in mind. Is their one your recommend?