Everyone:
 
I would like to get advice on options for treating subclinical hypothyroiditus.  Here is my situation as far as bloodwork is concerned:
 
TSH      5.18
Free T3  Normal
Free T4  Normal
Antibodies       662
 
I am not sure what the 662 means or what scale this is, but the doctor herself said that this was quite positive and she wanted to initiate some treatment in terms of a very conservative hormone supplement.  She said there was nothing you can do about the antibodies.
 
I recognize that the final decision on this will be with my doctor -- I just want to know if there are alternatives at this point that I can research a bit further.
 
Thanks -- dave

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