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From: "Cheryl Porter" <[log in to unmask]>


> I have been on 100mcg's liothironine for 3 months and have no hyper
symptoms.
>  I had multinodular goiter, had half of my thyroid removed.  Some of
us just
> need that amount.  Others are still hypo on that amount.

High dose thyroid requirement is typical of Thyroid Hormone Resistance.
Three types are identified so far: Generalized Thyroid Hormone
Resistance, Selective Pituitary Hormone Resistance, and Selective
Peripheral Hormone Resistance. At least one type produces hyper
symptoms.

Greg




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