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hypopit or not?
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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.

hypopit or not?

by janinne, May 08, 2007 12:00AM
hi i was told last week that i could be hypopit as my tsh is 0.01 free t4 (11) and free t3 (2.1) I have been on thryoxin 50mg from feb this year and was put up to 100mg last week, how long does it take to get into your system as I have notice no change at all still tied, no weight loss etc, also I am waiting on blood test checking if i am hypopit should find out at the end of this week.

by Mark Lupo, M.D., May 09, 2007 12:00AM
there are several different reference ranges for t4 and t3 -- if the numbers you give are low along with a low tsh, then a pituitary problem is possible - it takes thyroxine about 10-14 days to take effect.
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by janinne, May 09, 2007 12:00AM
To: kelp
could i take kelp tabs with the thryoxine as i heard that kelp help speed up your metabolism?
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