I take levothroid shouldn't my blood tests be normal?

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I take Levethroid for hypothyroidism. I took blood work, and while my freeT4 came back fine my TSH came back way below normal range. It is supposed to be between .4-4.0 and mine was .02. 

I emailed my Dr. he is not in today and the nurse wasn't concerned because the T4 was fine. Does anyone have any insight on this subject.

Andrea · Accepted Answer

They might need to decrease your thyroid medication just a little bit. It isn't an emergency though, so just speak with your doctor when he's back in the office.

? · Answer

I have an underactive thyroid too. I would say that the meds should fix both the TSH and T4 levels. Its probably not an emergency, but you should definitely talk to the DOCTOR about this and not just take the nurse's word for it. While Im sure the nurse wouldnt make something up, the doctor would be trained to answer such questions in detail. Id the doctor doesnt answer within a few days, email again or call the office.Remember, your health is your concern and while Im sure the doctor would be concerned if there was an issue, you are not his only patient.

Anonymous · Answer

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I take levothroid shouldn't my blood tests be normal?

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