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I have a tsh level of 5.69. i tend to have a large appetite with no weight gain. i am fairly thin and am breastfeeding my 18 month old. should i stop?
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Hypothyroid: Based on your TSH it appears you have hypothyroidism. See your doctor for medication. This is not a reason to stop breast feeding.
Answered 6/10/2014
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