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I am fatigued from the slightest activity, irregular menstruation, atypical psych. behavior, inability to stay warm. doc says hashimotos, is there med?

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If the Hashimoto's: has damaged your thyroid sufficiently to lower your levels of thyroid hormone, you need BRAND NAME T4 replacement to return the levels to normal.

Answered 1/15/2015

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