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Tsh < 0.006. is this hyper or hypo. i use to have graves disease; treated by radioactive iodine and ptu (propylthiouracil) and cogard i am now in my fifties diag at 27?

Q: tsh < 0.006. is this hyper or hypo. i use to have graves disease; treated by radioactive iodine and ptu (propylthiouracil) and cogard i am now in my fifties diag at 27?

Hyperthyroidism : Tsh level in this range points to hyperthyroidism. You need the free hormones as well but most likely your current replacement dose is too high.

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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Hyperthyroidism : Tsh level in this range points to hyperthyroidism. You need the free hormones as well but most likely your current replacement dose is too high.

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Answered 9/10/2017

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A member asked:

Tsh < 0.006. is this hyper or hypo. i use to have graves disease; treated by radioactive iodine and ptu (propylthiouracil) and cogard i am now in my fifties diag at 27?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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