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jean97781 Mrinali
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shellyC19 Mrinali
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I am a Nurse and live in the USA. When you have thyroid disease your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) acts up. TSH is an indicator in your blood work that a problem is happening. You can see your GP or a doctor called an Endocrinologist "Endo" for short. They can prescribe a thyroid replacement medicine and it will help as you build a level. After a proper level is obtained your TSH will be normal again.
There are several blood tests that need to be taken such as T3 & T4 levels and a mineral panel, (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and sodium). Also it is a good idea to have a Vit D level done Blood work helps to diagnose you better, so please ask your doctor to order the above blood work.
I hope this helps. Be well, Shelly
barbara98940 shellyC19
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shellyC19 barbara98940
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I am sorry I forgot a test. Thanks for letting me know. I am doing it from my brain to the keyboard....LOL. XO, Shelly
barbara98940 shellyC19
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shellyC19 barbara98940
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I wish I could "touch type" but I never was good at it. I must look at the keys. I am missing the typing gene...LOL. I once tried to teach myself how to do it and the CD had a game to practice. the lizard would come out and for every letter that was correct, he would eat it...well he did not get too many from me and walked off. LOL. Shelly
shellyC19 Mrinali
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Another important test to ask for is Ferritin level, as Barbara mentioned on here. All the blood work we mention here is important to see how your thyroid is right now and how it improves once you start thyroid meds. Please call your doctor and keep in touch on here so we know how you are doing. XO Shelly
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