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Tsh is elevated, 5.2 in dec., 4.6 in april. steadily rising since 1st test in 2009 (2.91). pcp wants to just watch. should i push for treatment?
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TSH: The TSH numbers are not too bad. If you don't have any symptoms related to TSH, wait till August for a follow up.
Answered 7/4/2016
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