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razzle5150
Iihave been on Synthroid for a good 15 yrs and all my hair has fallen out and my skin is so dry and I am tried , could it be the Synthroid is not working . I want to get off of them and see. Is this a good idea ? THANKS
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razzle5150
My check was a month ago and it was in the normal range . My hair is falling out by hunks . I had to go get a wig.
PS I thought I posted this to the doctor . How do you post a question to him? THANKS
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stella5349
Don't do it on your own. When was your last blood check and do you have those results?
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