newly diagnosed - try acupuncture first?

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Hello,

I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Yesterday, my TSH level was 10.95,

my Free T3 was 2.8 and Free T4 was .72. They want to start me on 50 mcg of

synthroid now but I'd like to try intensive acupuncture for a few weeks and then

get a second baseline before committing to medication for the rest of my life.

The endocrinologist believes that pregnancy cause this but that it's permanent

because I am 15 months post-partum. These numbers seem relatively modest from

what I've read and besides fatigue (normal for having a young child, I think), I

don't identify with any other symptoms.

Has anyone had success with acupuncture? Do you think three weeks would be

enough time to see some change?

I would appreciate any guidance you can offer.