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Thyroid meds needed or re test? exhausted. free t4 always normal. tpo ab ok but high in past. tsh usually 2.5-4.3. first time over lab range at 5.5.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

5.5: 5.5 is a bit high and it is worth having TSH measured again. If it is still high you should see an Endocrinologist. Things should be OK - please let me know.

Answered 8/4/2016

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A member asked:

Thyroid meds needed or re test? exhausted. free t4 always normal. tpo ab ok but high in past. tsh usually 2.5-4.3. first time over lab range at 5.5.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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