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Is Excessive Thirst Normal While Taking Levothyroxine After Thyroid Removal?
ya i have underactive thyroids and i had my thyroid gland removed due to a mass on my pilitary gland i take levothyroxine 75 mcg tablet i take it faithfully everymorning at the same time on a empty stomach like clockwork my question is that is it normal to have excessive thirst i cant even swollow sometimes because i am so so thirsty
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of surgery and you are taking thyroid supplement.
Thirst can be due to your thyroid condition or may be due to dehydration. Check your T3, T4 and TSH level and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of surgery and you are taking thyroid supplement.
Thirst can be due to your thyroid condition or may be due to dehydration. Check your T3, T4 and TSH level and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.
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