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A yr ago i had a hemithyroidectomy, now i'm putting on weight, tired and my fingertips go numb? could it b the small bit of thyroid left isn't working

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Thyroid: It is possible to have hypothyroidism ( low thyroid hormone) thyroid hormone level needs to be checked ( tsh, t4, t3 (liothyronine) ).

Answered 2/26/2014

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Not likely: But blood test will tell for sure. Ask your doctor to check your tsh.

Answered 11/13/2013

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