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Old 08-03-2009, 09:46 AM   #1
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Is it?
Hello all. Had a question...

Last few years been having...

Palpitations
Crushing fatigue
Headaches often
Sinus issues
Chest pain
High Blood Pressure
Depression and Anxiety
overweight
among tons of other things.


ALso may have MS, no firm diagnosis yet.

Could I have thyroid issues?

 
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Re: Is it?
Can't know unless you have tests - TSH, free T4, and free T3. If TSH is above 2 and/or the free Ts are below the median lab range, you could have low thyroid.

Also, tests for thyroid antibodies - both TPO and Tg - might be helpful.

 
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