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I have complete thyroidectomy 14 years ago i'm currently on thyroid hormone but my level is .049 is that normal?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unsure: what level is 049...I assume it's your TSH..... The levels to evaluate in patients on thyroid REPLACEMENT therapy are the t-4 and t-3 depending upon the kind of thyroid hormone you are taking PLUS HOW YOU FEEL and LOOK CLINICALLY! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 10/29/2016

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