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I had a partial thyroidectomy in 03, i had my 2nd child in 05, my levels have been off an i've gained a lot of weight. how can i correct this problem?

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Dr. David Kam answered

Hypothyroidism: See you primary care doctor for blood test to confirm your under active thyroid condition. Prescription of thyroid replacement hormone pill will correct the problem!

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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