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0.09 TSH level

My TSH level while taking 100MCG Levothyroxin for the last 10years is 0.09 and my Dr. says I am being slightly over dosed. He changed my meds to .88MGC and after 2 days of the lower dosage I started having pounding...

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Low testosterone and under active thyroid

Im 38 yrs old and have low testosterone. My doctor gave me testim to take and its working very well! But with all the side effects i was wondering if there something safer out there to take that would work as well...

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What is an underactive thyroid?

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Low testosterone and underactive thyroid linked

Im 38 yrs old and have low testosterone. My doctor gave me testim to take and its working very well! But with all the side effects i was wondering if there something safer out there to take that would work as well...

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What are symptons of underactive thyroid?

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How do i looose weight with an under active thyroid?

H ow do i loose weight with an underactive thyroid? I' ve gained 45 pounds in three years and i've never had a weight problem before.

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Please can you tell me why it is unwise to take codeine prducts while taking thyroxine

It is contraindicated in codydramol literature. What effect does it have if you do? I have an underactive thyroid. Thanks val

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Growing Goiter

I have had underactive thyroid for about 15 years and have had a small goiter too. Last month I went for my yearly checkup and my blood work came back with TSH and T3 slightly low...I requested a scan of my thyroid...

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Can you drink green tea if you have hypothyroidism

Green tea interferes with metabolism, so can you still drink it if you have underactive thyroid

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Causes for hypothyroidism

Just about everyone in my family has hypothyroidism, (underactive thyroid) and is on medication for the condition. What is the cause of hereditary hypothyroidism?

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What causes an underactive thyroid

I have been told my thyroid is under active what problems will it cause and what is the cure

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Underactive or overactive thyroid?

My doctor said blood work showed that I am at 65 and normal is 5 & below? what is the scale? and is 65 an overactive thyroid or an underactive thyroid?

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If I have my thyroid gland removed will I lose weight

I started with an overactive thyroid, had the radioactive treatment and now have an underactive thyroid. I have put on several stone and seem unable to lose weight. If I had my thyroid removed would I lose weight?

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How will thyroid removal affect my body?

How will removal of my thyroid affect my body? I have an underactive thyroid with a goiter & nodules . It is quite large and i was told by my doctor that it was pushing my windpipe over and displaced an artery...

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How to loose weight with an underactive thyroid?

I've had a thyroid problem for three years now.I've never had a problem with weight before i've gained forty-five pounds and istay active.How do i loose the weight without starving myself.

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What causes the mouth to move while concentrating

45y.o. female with underactive thyroid, otherwise fit and healthy. Involuntary facial movements while concentrating, unaware of doing them until pointed out, why?

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Underactive thyroid pregnancy?

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I feel nauseous in morning then the rest of day im usually weak,tired,shakey,some gas,some headaches,sore body

I thought i may have been pregnant,and its around the time i get my period but i took a pregnancy test and its negative.i also thoughtmaybe it had something to do with my underactive thyroid,but it just started...

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I've had an underactive thyroid and started taking Armour thyroid when a teenager. I am now 71 and taking 90 mg, down from 1...

My thyroid gland has shrunken due to it not working. Presently, Armour thyroid has become unavailable in 90 or 30 mgs. Can I help my thyroid by taking Iodine with Iodide? Or can you suggest a good substitute...

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My underactive thyroid has swollen on the right side overnight and is causing extreme pain to the touch,and also my right mol...

At the same time. what could this be? I'm on 200mcgs of medication to treat hypothyroidism. I also have myasthenia gravis. Thanks, Melissa

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