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My legs hurt so bad like they are on fire. have graves..had total thyroidectomy plis 2 parathyroids and my tsh is 20.what can i do? dr not tx symp

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If your tsh: Is 20, you are not taking enough thyroid replacement. Check w/your doctor to see if dose needs to be adjusted.

Answered 12/12/2013

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