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Could thyroid disease be the cause of depression if i have not taken synthroid (thyroxine) for 2 yrs?

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Dr. Douglas Bey answered

Loss of energy: Can make you tired & look &feel like you r depressed.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/31/2013

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