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I am hypothyroidism.my tsh before 2 month was 16.8 doctor give to me synthroid (thyroxine) 0.25.after 2 month tsh 6.5 and she giving me 0.50. i don't understand w?

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TSH: The TSH should decrease with treatment. It is the hormone that is sent out from the hypothalamus to tell the thyroid how much thyroid hormone to make. The fact that you are now getting as Synthroid, (thyroxine) your body is now telling the thyroid, by a lower TSH, that it has now gotten more thyroid hormone. This is a correct response and dose.

Answered 5/3/2015

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A member asked:

I am hypothyroidism.my tsh before 2 month was 16.8 doctor give to me synthroid (thyroxine) 0.25.after 2 month tsh 6.5 and she giving me 0.50. i don't understand w?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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