A member asked:

My tsh levels are really high in the 11 range. i have friends that has had there thyroid removed and feel a lot better. can i have mine removed.. ?

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Dr. David Zull answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No surgery needed: An elevated TSH indicates that your thyroid is underactive. This is treated with thyroid replacment medication like thyroxine (synthroid). Surgery is not indicated in hypothyroidism. Your friends must have been hyperthyoid with an enlarged gland (goiter).

Answered 9/29/2016

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