How to Raise TSH Levels Fast

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Have your T3 and T4 levels tested, if you haven't already.. Ask your doctor if you take any medications that suppress TSH levels.. Adjust your dosage if you take medication for hypothyroidism.

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Have your T3 and T4 levels tested, if you haven't already.

Step 1

Have your T3 and T4 levels tested, if you haven't already.

2

Ask your doctor if you take any medications that suppress TSH levels.

Step 2

Ask your doctor if you take any medications that suppress TSH levels.

3

Adjust your dosage if you take medication for hypothyroidism.

Step 3

Adjust your dosage if you take medication for hypothyroidism.

4

Get tested for a pituitary gland disorder if your T4 levels are low.

Step 4

Get tested for a pituitary gland disorder if your T4 levels are low.

5

Take a prescription antithyroid medication for short-term management.

Step 5

Take a prescription antithyroid medication for short-term management.

6

Control an overactive thyroid with radioactive iodine therapy.

Step 6

Control an overactive thyroid with radioactive iodine therapy.

7

Ask your doctor if they recommend a beta-blocker.

Step 7

Ask your doctor if they recommend a beta-blocker.

8

Undergo surgery if other treatment options aren't possible.

Step 8

Undergo surgery if other treatment options aren't possible.

9

Take medication

Step 9

Take medication

10

Follow a low-iodine diet while undergoing treatment.

Step 10

Follow a low-iodine diet while undergoing treatment.

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Keep your stress levels in check.

Step 11

Keep your stress levels in check.

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Ask your doctor to recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Step 12

Ask your doctor to recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements.

13

Consume more calories

Step 13

Consume more calories

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once your thyroid becomes underactive.

Step 14

once your thyroid becomes underactive.

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Consult your doctor about exercising if you have thyroid issues.

Step 15

Consult your doctor about exercising if you have thyroid issues.

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