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Tsh of 6.1 and endocrinologist prescribed levothyroxine. six weeks later same symptoms of fatigue and lightheadedness. adrenal insufficiency?
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Not necessarily: Always possible. If symptoms are still believed to be connected to hypothyroidism replacement dose might need to be adjusted. Another possibility is that symptoms have a totally different cause, including adrenal insufficiency.
Answered 3/29/2019
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