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Gave birth last month & now i feel like my hyperthyroidism is back. anxiety, difficulty swallowing, can't sleep. y didn't i have it while pregnant?

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Possible: Thyroid hormone is needed for metabolic activity of all cells of body , during pregnancy you need more energy and more hormone than now , see your doctor for tests and treatment.

Answered 9/28/2016

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