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Is Sore Nipples Due To Thyroid Problem?

I am taking thyroxine for hypothyroidism and we are trying to find a good balance because 50g was not quite enough then at 75g my hair started to fall out.. so I am back on 50g to see how it goes. One doctor suggested to take 50g one day and 75g the next. But I will wait for next blood test to check the levels on 50g. On another issue in the last week or so i have very sore nipples and I am wondering if it is due to thryoid problem or the thyroxine medication affecting me?

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Fri, 22 Jul 2016
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Hello
Its always better to keep the TSH between 0.5 and 5.. but even upto 8 is fine. Hairfall has many reasons and hypothyroidism is only one among that. Improve your nutrition - take protein rich food and some biotin containing pills which can help you.
Sore breast is unlikely due to hypothyroidism unless your TSH is very high to promote breast discharge.
Ensure that you are not on some medications which can lead to breast soreness.
If there is nipple discharge , dont hesitate consult someone..
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Is Sore Nipples Due To Thyroid Problem?

Hello Its always better to keep the TSH between 0.5 and 5.. but even upto 8 is fine. Hairfall has many reasons and hypothyroidism is only one among that. Improve your nutrition - take protein rich food and some biotin containing pills which can help you. Sore breast is unlikely due to hypothyroidism unless your TSH is very high to promote breast discharge. Ensure that you are not on some medications which can lead to breast soreness. If there is nipple discharge , dont hesitate consult someone..