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In 2012, i began levothyroxine 0.05. after 6 months, was 0.025 till now. my new dr. suggested stopping the treatment (tsh 3.69, t4 1.0). is that ok?
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If...: If the level of TSH was done while you were off the medication then it means your thyroid hormone has been under control without the need of medication use. Make sure you follow up closely with your provider and get his(her)recommendations on follow up blood work.
Answered 5/28/2014
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