A member asked:

So if my tsh was 5.95 and t4 (free) was 0.9 should i be on synthroid (thyroxine)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

You sound like: A thyroid supplement is indicated. Not knowing he details, can't tell u for sure.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/29/2019

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Yes: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, you are deficient in thyroid hormone and need to take thyroid medication.

Answered 1/29/2019

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A member asked:

So if my tsh was 5.95 and t4 (free) was 0.9 should i be on synthroid (thyroxine)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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