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A member asked:

How is it that almost 2 years after a total thyroidectomy that my doctor says he needs to lower my levothyroxine dose?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your thyroid: needs are not stable throi the years. That is why we check you 2 x a day

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/8/2016

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