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I have confirmed hashimotos. my last test was tsh 1.86, ft4: .07 and ft3: 2.0. the endo does not want to treat despite low free t4. what can be done?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

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Nothing: Untill we know what your replacement dose is. L-t4? Dessicated thyroid? L-t3? Ask him/her.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Any symptoms?: 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, with a normal TSH, changing medication based on one free T4 reading may not be warranted. It would be prudent to follow your doctor's advice.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 2/6/2019

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A member asked:

I have confirmed hashimotos. my last test was tsh 1.86, ft4: .07 and ft3: 2.0. the endo does not want to treat despite low free t4. what can be done?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Geffner answered

Dr Brown agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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