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A member asked:

Tsh 6.8, started thyroxine 25mcg tabs last wk, forgot to take yest, got a severe vertigo like never before. gp says its my cerv spondylosis. not sure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not from the: thyroid medication or missing a dose. Follow up with your doctor who knows you and your history if the dizziness does not resolve i a few days.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/6/2014

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Thyroid: Those symptoms are not those that would occur with thyroid replacement, either missing a dose or taking an extra dose.

Dr Gergits agreed

Answered 7/21/2014

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