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Stargazer99

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3. Thank your reply as now I understand better now-yes I take the both and did not know that was not the norm

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Tue Jan 6, 2026, 12:57 AM

Jan 6

It took me 5 days of communication with doctor's office, the pharmacy and United Health to make them understand there were two names even though I spelled both thyroids name to each enitity. I thank you for taking time to help me understand

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As a child under 5yrs of age my government exposed me and many others to radiation in Hanford WA [View all] Stargazer99 Jan 5 OP

That particular mistake isn't really connected to for profit healthcare. Ms. Toad Jan 5 #1

Type 1 here IbogaProject Jan 6 #4

I'm betting those are T-3 and T-4. soldierant Jan 6 #2

That depends on the formulary for the plan you are on. Ms. Toad Jan 6 #7

Thank you, but I think I'll stick with the pharmacy soldierant Wednesday #9

My point was that it isn't Medicare that refuses to cover it - Ms. Toad Wednesday #10

You are correct T3 and T4 Stargazer99 Jan 6 #8

Thank your reply as now I understand better now-yes I take the both and did not know that was not the norm Stargazer99 Jan 6 #3

Did you reply to the person you intended to reply to? /nt progree Jan 6 #5

My dad and I have Hashimotos. Ms. Toad Jan 6 #6