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So i have hashimotos thyroiditis and i use to take my synthroid but stopped once i had my gastric sleeve. because my levels went back to normal should i go head and start back up on my meds and still have my labs for tsh drawn regularly?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Once you take synthroid for hypothyroidism you will need this med indefinitely. Yes, you need to retake it then have TSH level done in 3 months.

Answered 10/11/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I would follow TSH and your Drs advice.

Answered 11/5/2022

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