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At 60, with a tsh of 6.8 but no symptoms, is it okay to avoid starting the evil drug levothyroxine if i'm taking meds for d3,b12 and cholestrol?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Levo is not evil!: Thyroid deficiency is likely to make control of your cholesterol more difficult. You may also feel weak, cold, constipated and have dry skin. It would be prudent to follow your doctor's advice.

Answered 7/22/2014

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A member asked:

At 60, with a tsh of 6.8 but no symptoms, is it okay to avoid starting the evil drug levothyroxine if i'm taking meds for d3,b12 and cholestrol?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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