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i was born without a THYROID GLAND, WAS ANY ONE ELSE BORN without one?

i was born without a THYROID GLAND, WAS ANY ONE ELSE BORN without one? just curious?
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Hi

I came across your comment, Yes I was born without a thyroid gland, born 1978 was caught at 28 days old. they first gave me synthroid and found out that did NOT work for me, they then put me on Levothroid=levothyroxine.  I now take .175 sometimes a .2
I am now 27 years old and have a 6 year old healthy daughter, something they said would never happen.  I am what you call a medical miracle for this condition, I had very wonderful parents who made sure I didnt have the look of mental retardation and education to make sure I became something better. If you have any questions contact me ***@****. I am curious to know how old you are?

Cara
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Hi I just read your comment, I WAS 2 WEEKS OLD WHEN THE DR.DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM, I HAVE BEEN TAKING SYNTHROID EVERY SINCE, ALTHOUGH I'M UNSURE OF THE DOSE BACK THEN, i NOW TAKE
.175Mg, and I am 34 years old But i was always told it was a Freak Accident and was not common, Because when i became pregnant with my first child i was concearned ,My doctor told me not too worrie! Now I have a 15 year old son & a 6 year old
Daughter with no signs of trouble!!!!

  You can add me to your YAHOO messenger list if you have one, I WOULD LIKE TOO GET TOO KNOW SOME ONE ELSE  LIKE ME !!

OR ANYONE ELSE ON HERE
THANKS FOR YOUR REPLIES

pATRICIA LEDOUX OR ***@**** or add too buddy list if you like? patti4c on buddy list
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i was born without a thyroid glad and am on 250 MCG of synthroid.  i am interested in talking with others.
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My son will be five months old on the 10th and he was born without a thyroid gland....for those of you born this way and looking for support please look for a group called born without a thyroid gland on Facebook ..it is a group combined of parents and children born this way and I have found lots of information and support!
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