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My tsh is 5.5 and t3, (liothyronine) t4 and tpo are normal do i need medication ?

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Maybe..: If you have no symptoms of hypothyroidism ( fatigue, constipation, dry skin , hair loss, we repeat tests every 3-6 m - if TSH rises, then treat if you have sx's , we would likely treat now.

Answered 6/10/2014

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