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Can hypothyroidism cause flu like feelings to come and go with extreme exhaustion?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Ceertainly the: Extreme exhaustion would be a fit. If flu like symptoms mean that yes, but fever and chills would not usually be a thyroid issue.

Answered 12/6/2012

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