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My tsh, 3rd generation test, came back still high. so, i need more medicine?
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Yes: If the TSH is elevated in a patient with hypothyroidism, (who has been on the current dose for 6 to 8 weeks) this is an indication that the current dose is not enough.
Answered 9/28/2016
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