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42 yr oldwith graves disease stop taking medicine feeling weak,painful joints anxious headache, constipation, should be seen?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: If you stopped the medication yourself then you will experience the return of the symptoms associated with excess thyroid hormone. Thyroid storm can occur- this is a life-threatening condition. Check in with your specialist to get feeling better.

Answered 3/5/2018

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Grave's disease: By stopping your meds you have the symptoms of a hypothyroid individual.Make an appointment to see your endocrinologist so you can restart your medications.

Answered 3/7/2018

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