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Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism
My mother has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism many years back She was currently taking 50 mcg levothyroxine sodium for over 6 months. Currently she tested her thyroid and TSH - 37.5 both FT3 (0.86) and FT4 (1.9) are low. How much should she increase her dosage?
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Amount of levothyroxine required varys from one person to another. Its usually found by trial method. Better stick to an endocrinologist doctor for correct treatment
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