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A member asked:

I have hypothyroidism & my gp only does a tft test which is tsh & t4 do i need any other tests done?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Those tests should be adequate.

Dr Chiu agreed

Answered 12/21/2013

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Hi there, I have hypothyroidism. My last test indicated that my TSH was 0.01. I take Euthyrox. 3x 0.1 tablets. My t4 has a normal reading. More towards the upper of the range, but not too high.I've read that when your TSH is low You should lower dose?

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Had 2 sets of thyroid tests. Results test 1 = TSH 13.62 with FT4 1.1 ; results test 2 = TSH 12.68 with FT4 1.3. Dx is hypothyroid but why is t4 normal?

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Hello . I just received my tsh & t4 blood test results and Im not sure what they mean. My TSH levels were 9.950 & my t4 was 0.9 does this possible indicate hypothyroidism or hashimotos? And are my levels enough too be treated ?

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Hypothyroid- blood tests, T4 .84 and TSH 6.72 after 3 months of 50mcg levo. Now what?

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TSH 6.98 , T4 Free is 1.2- hypothyroidism? Now ordered TSH and T4FREE antithroyglobin antibody and antithyroid peroxidase- more extensive test?

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