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Tsh w/reflex to ft4 level is low at .07 t4, free level is with in range at 1.5 thyroid peroxidase antibodies level high at 18 i had my thyroid removed 9 months ago due to cancer and am taking levothyroxin 125. with my latest blood results should i be con

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Post op thyroid: Surgery for cancer the replacement thyroxine should be dosed sufficient to keep TSH low to avoid stimulating any tumor remnants. Most Endocrinologists advise suppressing tsh for about 5 years. Thyroglobulin levels and antibodies should also be measured. Your TSH level appears adequately suppressed. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 10/6/2015

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