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Had total thyroid out 5 months ago. tsh was fine for few months then went up and switched to brand synthroid (thyroxine) after in it for 4 weeks it's gone up higher?
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Dose adjustment: If all other chemistries are normal only TSH elevation after total thyroidectmy means you need to adjust dose, of your synthroid, (thyroxine) speak to your doctor.
Answered 6/10/2014
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