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I'm on euthyrox for life cz if i stop i get nodules in my thyroid gland.that's all i know.would you please explain more about my condition? thank you

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Dr. Paul Kaplowitz answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Probably not related: If you require thyroid hormone for life, then stopping it may result in an increase in the overall size of your gland (a goiter) which should shrink when you restart the hormone, but nodules are generally not caused by stopping thyroid hormone. You should check with an endocrinologist about this.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

I'm on euthyrox for life cz if i stop i get nodules in my thyroid gland.that's all i know.would you please explain more about my condition? thank you

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Kaplowitz answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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