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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Hi. I've just joined and am wondering if' this is the right group for me. I did have Graves Disease and my thyroid was destroyed by radiation. There seems to be no specific group for this, but it seems that I would now be considered Hypothyroid, although it would depend on the medication whether I would be high or low. I hoping you will tell me what you think. Thank you. GiGi
Posted on 05/18/08, 06:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 05/18/08  11:57pm
" Welcome,you are in the right place. Just jump in everyone cares and tries to answer any questions you have or just to listen. WENDY "
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Reply #2 - 05/19/08  11:20am
" I have graves and hade RAI as well and I belong to both places. Its good so you can see both sides of everything, welcome. "
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Reply #3 - 05/19/08  9:59pm
" Thanks. I'm hoping to get the time to answer the answerers! Will be taking care of grandkids this week, so time and energy are limited. GigiM "
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