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I have a goiter, and multiple hashi symptoms. dr. appt in two weeks. should i change diet now, or will it effect test results?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Diet will: Have absolutely no effect. Let's see what your doctor thinks about your thyroid, or consider a referral to an endocrinologist.

Dr Friedlander agreed

Answered 7/17/2013

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Goiter: Change of diet has very little influence on your disease as long as you are not using iodine supplements.

Answered 5/29/2015

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