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Hi dose anyone know how reliable the blood test is for under active thyroid.

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jlesle I think (this is my opinion) that the full blood test ie

TSH

FT4

FT3

TPO antibodies

TG antibodies

is a good indicator when interpreted in conjunction with symptoms.

The stumbling block is when the full test isn't done, or just the TSH or TSH and FT4 only, and symptoms aren't taken into account.

The fault lies with the doctor not looking at the complete picture.

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