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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Is TSH Level Of 6.8 A Cause For Concern?

Hello dr, My tsh was 6.8 last year june.. Then am taking thyronorm 25mcg as dr prescribed by dr..every 3 months I had checked my thyroid level..its gradually decreased by 4.5 then 2.3 and after 6 months by this may it is 0.30..dr adviced to continue thyronorm 25mcg..my doubt is how long should i continue taking tablet..also recent days I have many pimples in my face and lot of Hairfall...
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Hello dear
Warm welcome to Health care magic family .
I have evaluated your concern in depth .

@ Anti thyroid tablets have to be continued life long .
@ Evaluating the all data of reports , now it is sufficient for you to
take 12.5 mcg dose daily ( not 25 mcg )

Hope this will help you .
Feel free to ask any further questions .
Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly .
Regards dear take care .
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Is TSH Level Of 6.8 A Cause For Concern?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Health care magic family . I have evaluated your concern in depth . @ Anti thyroid tablets have to be continued life long . @ Evaluating the all data of reports , now it is sufficient for you to take 12.5 mcg dose daily ( not 25 mcg ) Hope this will help you . Feel free to ask any further questions . Thanks for evaluating my answer thoroughly . Regards dear take care .