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Re: High TSH level- need advice asap
From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 17:17:58 -0500 (CDT)

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Seek a third opinion.
t Thu, 31 Jul 2003, Vicki wrote: >
>Hello, I am hypothyroid (used to have graves but had RAI treatment 10
>months ago). Anyway, I am 7 weeks pregnant and recently had my TSH
>level checked by both my endocinologist and primary care md. The
>results were different. The endo got a result of 5.5 and the primary
>care 7.8. Could these results be this different from different labs?
>Also, I am on .125 and my endo wants me to take an additional .125 a
>week. Where the primary care wants me to take .175 every day. What
>would you do? I am totally confused.
>
>Also, I am extremely concerned about the effect of the high TSH might
>have already had on the baby's development especially brain development.
>thanks

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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