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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
So Confused
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
So Confused
by aggie988, Oct 15, 2008 12:56PM
I wrote to you the other day and told you about my TSH and my last TSH was 22.7 and the doctor phoned and said he was concerned that my cholesterol was high and wanted to prescribe an RX for it and I told you that I thought cholesterol would run high with a TSH this high, is this not common? Also I have been taking Iosol (Iodine) for thyroid function, have you heard of this and if so is it beneficial?
Thanks so much.
Thanks so much.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 17, 2008 06:51AM
, Oct 17, 2008 06:51AM
Yes the cholesterol can be high -- would usually treat thyroid first then re-eval cholesterol. iodine is not likely to resolve your thyroid problem - levothyroxine is the standard of caer.
