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Should I Start Thyroxin For TSH Level Of 4.7?
I have a raised tsh level of 4.7 and wonder if I need to start on thyroxine given that I have bradychardia and ectopics with an elevated ST level on ECG investigated on stress test but found to resolve on exercise. I am very tired and have some other symptoms of hypothyroidism
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
Hi
Thanks for your question.
Your TSH is OK.
You should not take Thyroxine unless your TSH is above 9.
Your symptoms of tiredness is not caused by Hypothyroidism.
I need more information from you.
How much is your Hb?
How old are you? Male or female?
How much is cholesterol?
Please Revert back if you need more information.
Dr Saifuddeen
MD.,DNB.,MRCP-UK
Thanks for your question.
Your TSH is OK.
You should not take Thyroxine unless your TSH is above 9.
Your symptoms of tiredness is not caused by Hypothyroidism.
I need more information from you.
How much is your Hb?
How old are you? Male or female?
How much is cholesterol?
Please Revert back if you need more information.
Dr Saifuddeen
MD.,DNB.,MRCP-UK
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