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393685 tn?1425812522

Check TSH at home??

Is there any kind of way a thyroid patient can check their levels at home periodically? You know like diabetics do?

I am certain we can't draw our blood - but is there a panel we can use?
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168348 tn?1379357075
Useless test for at home.. I went on the site and tells you if Normal or Not Normal and does not give the # and uses old standards for #'s vs. new ones.  It takes  a week to get results and is FDA approved according to the link.

My TSH test ran about $100 with regular lab/blood draw.

I think it's really important to get the exact # when we have symptoms .. what do you all think?

c~
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377600 tn?1225163436
I agree ChitChat--need real solid numbers--not pass or fail.
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314892 tn?1264623903
Yes- exact #'s!!
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314892 tn?1264623903
Yes- exact #'s!!
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314892 tn?1264623903
Yes- exact #'s!!
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209384 tn?1231168306
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Okay, Kitty wants exact numbers!  lol

I'll buy one when somebody invents one.  Heck, I'll be a stock holder.  Left arm already looks like a pin cushion from the clucometer.  Could use the right one for the thyrometer.
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