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Ihad a thyroidectomy in 2006 for two types of cancer; papillary and follicular. i have been on levoxly .124 mcg for 6 years. bp is now 160/110. is ?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Thyroid level: What's your tsh? If it's not low, then you are not hyperthyroid and the thyroid replacement is not causing the high blood pressure.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2012

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Unrelated: Your thyroid issue and BP are likely to be unrelated. Your blood pressure should be treated as soon as possibility.

Answered 12/10/2019

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