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How can you tell if you don't need synthroid (thyroxine) anymore and the thyroid starts working again for hypothyrodism?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

It doesn't: Happen. True hypothyroidism is a life-long condition and they thyroid doesn't suddenly spring back to normal function like the phoenix.

Answered 7/12/2013

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A member asked:

How can you tell if you don't need synthroid (thyroxine) anymore and the thyroid starts working again for hypothyrodism?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

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