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Had total thyroidectomy 6 months ago now all of a sudden my tsh keeps going up no matter how high they increase my synthroid (thyroxine). absorption issues r/o?

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Synthroid (thyroxine): Medication has absorption issues if taken with food vitamins anything with calcium such as milk can alter amount getting to blood stream.

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Daniel Royal answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Add Active Thyroid.: Adding active thyroid (t3) will make a difference as it is a stronger inhibitor of tsh. There is no T3 in synthroid (thyroxine). T3 can be found in nature-throid or westroid. Check antibodies (anti-tpo, anti-thyroglobulin) and rt3 (reverse T3 that is inactive). These can be improved and/or corrected with higher does of t3. You may to also add t3sr from compound pharmacy, too. Take 2-3x daily as directed.

Answered 1/15/2015

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