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Have had hashimotos for 10+yrs. i'm taking levothroxin 75mcg. latest bloodtest shows significant increase in antibodies. should i have further tests?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the only test you may need is to periodically check for TSH levels to ascertain that your Levothyroxin dose is okay.

Answered 8/24/2018

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A member asked:

Have had hashimotos for 10+yrs. i'm taking levothroxin 75mcg. latest bloodtest shows significant increase in antibodies. should i have further tests?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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