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Depression and Thyroid Function
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Depression and Thyroid Function
by BCJB, Dec 29, 2001 12:00AM
I have been diagnosed with depression/chronic fatique syndrom/anxiety disorder - depending on which Doctor I talk to!! I also have a history of Hypothroidism. Can you tell me is these can illnesses can all be realted to my Hypothroidism? My soon to be ex Gp has put me on Synthroid 3 different times because my my Tsh levels where high and I am making anti-bodies. I have done some research and found that there is all lot of support for females witha history of Hypothroidism should be on Synthroid permanently. Whta is your opion on this??
Thank You for your help.
Brenda
Thank You for your help.
Brenda
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