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Symptomatic hashimoto's. no treatment yet. tsh was 3.8. eight weeks later tsh 1.8 and free t4 is 1.0. treat or not?

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Dr. Philip Kern answered

Normal TFTs: The thyroid blood levels are normal. The hashi will eventually burn out the thyroid, but the thyroid is still working at this point.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/31/2013

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A member asked:

Symptomatic hashimoto's. no treatment yet. tsh was 3.8. eight weeks later tsh 1.8 and free t4 is 1.0. treat or not?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Kern answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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