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My dr has just put me on levothyroxine, is that right?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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If you have low: Thyroid activity - that would sound right.

Dr Phasouk and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/4/2014

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A member asked:

My dr has just put me on levothyroxine, is that right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Phasouk and 2 doctors agreed

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