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What are the most important facts about hashimotos disorder? i was diagnosed 2 years ago, haven't understood it well at all...
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It's an common: inflammation of the thyroid, which can lead, over time, to the development of hypothyroidism. If you're thyroid has been removed, the Hashimoto's is gone. Make sure you're on the correct amount of BRAND NAME thyroid replacement to keep your levels in a range to help prevent cancer recurrence, which is slightly different than the normal range for people without a cancer history. See endocrinologist
Answered 9/1/2014
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