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can i smoke after having high tsh

HELLO.i am 17 years old and i had high tsh level (8.6) and normal t3 and t4.Now after been HAVING  thyroxine 50 mg for a month my tsh levels get to normal(1.2).However my thyroid is a bit swollen and my left gland also.CAN I START SMOKING AGAIN AS BEFORE??
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757137 tn?1347196453
I know of no connection between smoking and your thyroid condition.
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2192208 tn?1346525832
I wouldn't recommend smoking anyway because it's bad for your health in all aspects......
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