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Doctor says wait 6 months to determine if i am low thyroid. why is this?

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Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss answered

Ask your doctor : Not sure why you were told to wait. Are you on medication? Is it functioning normally at this time?

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Answered 3/20/2013

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