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My thyroid levels are really high and i'm having trouble losing weight what can i do. and how can i get on synthroid (thyroxine)?
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See your family doc,: Your levels will need to be tested and retested and Synthroid (thyroxine) may be prescribed depending on your TSH usually needs to be kept between 1-2. Free T4 is sometimes used for fine-tuning your doses.
Answered 7/26/2015
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