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Can hypothyroidism (hashimoto's) be caused by stress? when i relaxed, my hypo became normal (5 consecutive tests). doc says maybe. see endo doctor?

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Hypothyroidism: Unlikely due to stress unless it was a huge event that caused a serious stressor on the entire body and multiple organ systems (such as an overwhelming infection). It never hurts to see an endocrinologist when a hormone problem is present.

Answered 4/5/2013

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