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My free t4 has increased from 48.8 to 59.6, my goiter is causing a lot of pain, my doctor does not want to do surgery, what option do i have?
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second opinion: You always have a choice to seek a second opinion to see if there are other treatment options. A good doctor should not be offended if a patient would like a second opinion.
Answered 10/24/2013
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