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Anyone have these symptoms?

Had TT 9/09 for Pap . Thy cancer.  On naturethroid and have not been well since TT.  Last week went to PCP because of pitting edema of both lower extremities and shortness of breath.  Did echo and EKG - both normal.  Has anyone else had severe edema and shortness of breath from thyroid issues?  Dr. didn't think that edema would be that bad from hypo.
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Thank you for your reply.  Can you look at my post - Please help with Lab Results- from 2/19.  Thank you.  It is amazing how doctors don't believe that these symptoms can be from thyroid issues.  I have been a total wreck since my TT.  I have never felt normal since.  Constant depression, anxiety, fatigue, activity intolerance, shortness of breath with the mildest of exertion, constant ringing in my ears, I dont even remember the last time my feet and ankles were my normal size.  My endo thinks it is anxiety and prescribed me paxil which I haven't taken.  My PCP prescribed me the diuretic dyazide which I haven't taken.  I have told them I want to find out why these things are happening, not just take a pill.  I am getting very frustrated.  I am going to see a Naturopath today and hope for some suggestions.
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My first and foremost symptom of being hypo is shortness of breath. It is the first to happen. Edema is second!
Do you have a copy of your most recent lab results so you can post your results with lab ranges use? That way we can give our opinion.  :)
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