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I have hypothyroidism. i take 112 of tirosint and 90 of armor thyroid daily. i have pitting edema in my legs. why and how can i fix this?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

See doc.: Edema of the extremities is only very rarely related to hypothyroid. When it does occur it is usually with marked and protracted hypothyroid ( very high tsh) and it is non pitting. If your TSH is normal the edema is due to something else. Have it evaluated.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I have hypothyroidism. i take 112 of tirosint and 90 of armor thyroid daily. i have pitting edema in my legs. why and how can i fix this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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