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My level of tsh is 20.76 after a total thyroidectomy in 6?

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You have significant: post-surgical hypothyroidism which needs to be treated with an appropriate dose of BRAND NAME T4 replacement to return your levels to normal. Check w/your doctor.

Answered 8/3/2014

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Been having elevated BP since total thyroidectomy 3 weeks ago. Tsh was 17 and on Synthroid (thyroxine) 125. Will BP fluctuate until hormone levels stable?

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I am 50yrs old lady had partial thyroidectomy 1 month and. 2 weeks ago. My TSH Level is 23.7 while T3 (liothyronine) is 2.28pg and T4 is 0.67ng/dL. I am not taking a?

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I never had high blood pressure before thyroidectomy andits treatment with medicines. My TSH levels were 0.50 last week and yesterday, my blood pressure went to 183/97.What should I do?

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I was prescribed 125 mg levothyroxine by a ER dr. With a Tsh Level of 0.40 does that seem too high? (Total thyroidectomy w/parathyroid removal 11mos)

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I had a total thyroidectomy due to cancer. my lab shows low tsh but t4 and t3 (liothyronine) levels are normal indicating correct dosage why would my tsh be low?

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