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I have congenital hypothyroid. i take 488 mcgs of levothyroxine a day. my tsh is still 102.4. i feel awful. should i be worried my dr doesnt seem to b?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Yes: Adequate levels of thyroxine should suppress the production of TSH by the pituitary,

Answered 5/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have congenital hypothyroid. i take 488 mcgs of levothyroxine a day. my tsh is still 102.4. i feel awful. should i be worried my dr doesnt seem to b?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

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