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If your thyroid is under active will this make you feel tired and run down? what can you do to make your thyroid normal?

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Hypothyroid: Yes, hypothyroidism is chacterized by tiredness. Get actual test to measure levels. Can take iodine to enhance thyroxine production. Historically, iodine deficiency was a common cause of goiter and under active thyroid.

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Answered 10/1/2014

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