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TSH values over time. Above the dots, doses resulting in the indicated TSH values are given. On the left: oral application, levothyroxine dose + thyronine dose. On the right s.c. application of levothyroxine. s.c.: subcutaneous.
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However, neither the patient's complaints nor laboratory values improved during therapy (Figures 1 and 2). After 14 days of subcutaneous injection treatment fT4 (12.77 ng/l; normal range: 8-18 ng/l), and fT3 (2.93 ng/l; normal: 2.0-4.2 ng/l) were within normal range and TSH improved considerably, dropping to 4.11 mU/l (normal range: 0.4-4.0 mU/l) (Figures 1 and 2).
fT4 values over time. Doses at different timepoints as stated in Figure 1.
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However, neither the patient's complaints nor laboratory values improved during therapy (Figures 1 and 2). After 14 days of subcutaneous injection treatment fT4 (12.77 ng/l; normal range: 8-18 ng/l), and fT3 (2.93 ng/l; normal: 2.0-4.2 ng/l) were within normal range and TSH improved considerably, dropping to 4.11 mU/l (normal range: 0.4-4.0 mU/l) (Figures 1 and 2).