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In 4/2021 my tsh was 0.14 and my free t4 was 1.05 ng/dl; my doctor lowered my synthroid from .88mcg to now .77mcg since then my problems with ibs has been horrible can this change make such a difference? i have no thyroid?

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The change in your thyroid medication is an unlikely explanation for the change in your IBS symptoms. Visit this site for info: Fodmap diet: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/fodmap-diet-what-you-need-to-know

Answered 2/10/2022

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