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Diag.with hypothyroid w/ a tsh of 71 & no hasimoto's. tsh 0.6 after 6 weeks on 112 synthroid (thyroxine). if transient case can taking synthroid (thyroxine) make it permanent?

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Dr. David Geffner answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No: But you are correct to determine the cause of the hypothyroidism. Talk to a thyroidologist.

Answered 12/13/2012

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A member asked:

Diag.with hypothyroid w/ a tsh of 71 & no hasimoto's. tsh 0.6 after 6 weeks on 112 synthroid (thyroxine). if transient case can taking synthroid (thyroxine) make it permanent?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Geffner answered

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