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I've read that my tsh should be nearer 1 but it's 6. I got appointment with dr at 1100, what should I be saying / asking him

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Welshrarebit77,

If it is 3 months since the tests above ask your GP to do a repeat thyroid test. Arrange to have blood drawn early in the morning when TSH is highest and fast (water only) as TSH drops after eating and drinking.

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