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Can a person have bipolar disorder along with autoimmune hypothyroidism? symptoms of both can be distinguished?
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Yes: Stabilize the thyroid condition is straightforward. If normalized, then deal with bipolar.
Answered 9/26/2013
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Absolutely!: Any psychiatric disorder is possible with exceedingly low thyroid function. The best way to tease this apart is for three physicians to collaborate: primary care physician, endocrinologist, and psychiatrist. Take care.
Answered 8/15/2014
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