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Recently dx w/ hypothyroid. started synthroid (thyroxine) ~2-3 weeks ago & noticing increased appetite / feeling more hungry than normal. could this be from that?
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HYPOTHYROIDISM: Potentially, HYPOTHYROIDISM can cause a myriad of symptoms. In women it can cause dysfunctional uterine bleeding resulting in a secondary anemia. It also may be associated with anemIa of chronic disease. Get your levels checked regularly and follow up with your doctor. You need to have labs rechecked and may need a higher dose.
Answered 11/15/2016
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