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T4 free" is 0.7 & "tsh w/reflex to ft4" is 48.46.ldl cholesterol is 158. doctor gave pills for hypothyroid & told lowering tsh will adress ldl.true?

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Dr. William Haehl answered

Yes: hypothyroid is associated with elevated cholesterol. Normalizing thyroid can lower cholesterol. You will have to check it later when your thyroid is normal and see.

Dr Krauser agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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A member asked:

T4 free" is 0.7 & "tsh w/reflex to ft4" is 48.46.ldl cholesterol is 158. doctor gave pills for hypothyroid & told lowering tsh will adress ldl.true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Haehl answered

Dr Krauser agreed

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