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Can irregular thyroid function cause headaches?
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Yes: Especially hypothyroidism, like hashimoto's thyroiditis, resulting in many problems, but headaches are often seen.
Answered 3/11/2013
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Yes: Yes it can, particularly elevated thyroid hormone levels. Luckily, it's very easy to check by a simple blood test. Ask your doctor.
Answered 3/13/2013
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