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My tsh is 5.5 in two blood tests in 3 months and others including tpo is normal , should i take ideon salt?

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No, take thyroid: You should be taking brand name thyroid replacement (t4) to bring your levels back to normal. Nothing else will help. Check w/your doctor.

Answered 3/22/2013

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