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Hi based on new bloods my GP has started me on 50mcg levothyroxine and a repeat in 6-8 weeks? Symptoms are heavy periods, hair loss, gaining weight, sweats, low pulse, thyroid feeling more protruding from neck, feeling cold, constipation, ears ringing. Hope this sounds ok. Thank you

DEC

2017

TSH 30.4 (0.2 - 4.2)

Free T4 9.7 (12 - 22)

Free T3 2.2 (3.1 - 6.8)

TPO antibody 574 (<34)

TG antibody >1200)

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