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25mcg levothyroid
My doctor only prescribes this amount. The determinant is up to 4.5 when it had been 7.
Is this sufficient?
I feel like this doctor doesn't really want to help me.
Do you think I should switch doctors?
Is this sufficient?
I feel like this doctor doesn't really want to help me.
Do you think I should switch doctors?
If your TSH is still 4.5, then you will need a dose increase.
The American Thyroid Assn recommends it be between 0.5 and 2.0.
Is this a PCP?
Here is the ATA brochure:
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Hypothyroidism%20_web_booklet.pdf
see page 18
The American Thyroid Assn recommends it be between 0.5 and 2.0.
Is this a PCP?
Here is the ATA brochure:
http://www.thyroid.org/patients/brochures/Hypothyroidism%20_web_booklet.pdf
see page 18
Since you are just starting out - this was very wise of your doctor to prescribe this level of meds.
No - A track record with thyroid disease with a doctor is important.
Don't be impatient -- this process of very slow.
No - A track record with thyroid disease with a doctor is important.
Don't be impatient -- this process of very slow.
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