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Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism
Hi, I was just diagnosed with Hashimoto s Thyroiditis. I have had a very enlarged thyroid for over 30 years, thus have been testing it yearly. My TSH, T3 & T4 have always been low-normal. I have had symptoms of hypothyroidism for at least 20 of these years, but my provider believes that since my tests have been within the normal range, I didn t need medication treatment. I believe though my tests were normal , these numbers are not normal for me. Would it benefit me to try a trial of thyroid meds to see if it helps me?
Wed, 30 Jan 2019
Hello,
Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. It is always better to start thyroxine at a low dose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Consult an endocrinologist and get evaluated. It is always better to start thyroxine at a low dose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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