What is Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most c...

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I am new to your group and want to say Ive had thyroid trouble for 24 yrs. now. Hypothryoidism is my body's choice... The last 3 yrs. or so my endocrynologist says my numbers keep changing and so does my dose of meds... Wondering if being on generic synthroid is one of the reasons...
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Posted on 05/06/08, 10:05 am
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Reply #1 - 05/06/08  10:26pm
" i've had a thyroid problem since i was about 7 years old. i've heard if you're on synthroid to stay on that & try not to switch. it'll cause your thyroid to be off.also, do you have your blood taken every 6 months or a year? my stepsister couldn't get her thyroid to be normal. also, this disease runs on my mom's side of the family. i would like to be some help to you "
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