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Recently I got thyroid tested for myself and my T3 AND T4 level were found normal./ In range. However, my TSH level is beyond the max. Level. I.e normal range is (0 to 4.5) and my TSH is 9.2 My doctor has prescribed me thyronorm (50 mg) for 3 months, and asked me to get retested after 3 months. My query is - Should I start taking medicines as I have read at many places that 1) immediately medicines should not be taken. 2) once medicine is started, It has to be continued lifelong. Please suggest whether I should start medication or not?
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TSH 9.2 mU/L, is high but considered as subclinical hypothyroidism, usually no treatment is advocated at this stage. However, if a person has troublesome symptoms related to hypothyroidism then treatment is initiated in order to control the symptoms. If no symptoms are present then person is asked to repeat the thyroid test after 6 months and if the TSH goes beyond 10 mU/L, then treatment is advocated. Thanks.
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