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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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