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High tsh 6.1, t4 and t3 (liothyronine) in reference range suffering from alopecia and daily hair loss what's medication to take?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

If your TSH: Is consistently high, you need brand name T4 replacement at a dose that brings your lab values back into the normal and appropriate range. Check w/your doctor to do this.

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Answered 1/15/2015

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A member asked:

High tsh 6.1, t4 and t3 (liothyronine) in reference range suffering from alopecia and daily hair loss what's medication to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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