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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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Depends: Sometimes your body changes, sometimes different generic brand, can be other issues.
Answered 6/24/2012
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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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