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My tsh is 5.95 how much synthroid (thyroxine) should i be taking?
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Your endocrinologist: You should consult your endocrinologist and let her/him suggest the dose, depending on the current dose, any symptoms and any changes in your TSH level.
Answered 6/10/2014
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