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I'm 42y old mom i take euthyrox daily dose of 62.5 i have 3 kids my hair has been thinning for many years now all year long and not getting any better?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hair thinning: Perhaps you should have your thyroid level checked.You may need to take a stronger dose of thyroid.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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A member asked:

I'm 42y old mom i take euthyrox daily dose of 62.5 i have 3 kids my hair has been thinning for many years now all year long and not getting any better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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