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Thyroid cancer ocdt 2011 been stable on 188 mcg levothyroxine since 3/12 .41 tsh as of 6/13 im tsh of 8.51 how is that possible im hyo again?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

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Depends: Sometimes your body changes, sometimes different generic brand, can be other issues.

Answered 6/24/2012

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Dr. Stephanie Lee answered

Thyroid: The high TSH means either you missed a few doses or you need an increase in your thyroid hormone dose. Does not mean the thyroid cancer is back.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Thyroid cancer ocdt 2011 been stable on 188 mcg levothyroxine since 3/12 .41 tsh as of 6/13 im tsh of 8.51 how is that possible im hyo again?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. George Valdez answered

Dr. Stephanie Lee answered

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