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MJ1968
Presents to ER via ambulance w/ lethargy, abd pain, constipation (obstruction), weakness, fallsx2, intermittent extreme diaphoresis, bp 114/98, T95.3, HR 58, tsh 128, gluc 70, chl 89, na 125, h/o decline in mental status, slurred speech, pain
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Are you asking if this is Myedema? It's possible - the symptoms are consistent with severe hypothyroidism. Were there any Free T4 and Free T3 tests performed? What diagnosis was given at the hospital?
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