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Is Implanon And Thyroid Causing Breathlessness And Apnea?
Hi I have been hypothyroid for 6 years and have not had a normal tsh level in all this time and I am taking a amount of thyroxine of 500mcg a day. I also have had the implanon implant and over the past 2 years I have gained 4 stones and have breathlessness and apnea.
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
Hello,
Regarding your question Implanon doesn't cause shortness of breath or apnea, yes Thyroxin can cause shortness of breath indirectly by increasing heart rate.
I would also recommend you to do a chest X-ray and Echocardiography for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig, Internal Medicine Specialist
Regarding your question Implanon doesn't cause shortness of breath or apnea, yes Thyroxin can cause shortness of breath indirectly by increasing heart rate.
I would also recommend you to do a chest X-ray and Echocardiography for evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig, Internal Medicine Specialist
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