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My tsh was 5.7. i read that normal ranges have changed. i have symptoms of hypothyroidism. my dr wants to recheck in a month. is this acceptable?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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Yes: This changes very slowly, and if you are developing hypothyroidism, there is no urgency about confirming and starting replacement.

Answered 4/18/2013

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Dr. Joseph Woods answered

Yes.: Your TSH would be elevated even with no range change. You also have the symptoms of hypothyroid disease. It's likely good practice to repeat the testing as there can be many causes of this.

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

My tsh was 5.7. i read that normal ranges have changed. i have symptoms of hypothyroidism. my dr wants to recheck in a month. is this acceptable?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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