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When I was 18 years old I had to have thyroid surgery during which most of it got removed.
What most people – and in particular doctors – seem to either be unaware off or simply ignore is the fact that the thyroid controls pretty much everything in the human body, from how much water the body stores to mood swings/depression of suicidal proportions. Because thyroid related issues take a very long time to manifest, most people don’t realize any changes. It’s like getting used to it while it’s happening.
The tricky thing is finding the right medication and the correct dose. Here in Canada another problem can make things even more difficult. Most doctors are only willing to prescribe meds containing T4 but many patients would benefit immensely from a combination of T4 and T3. Because T3 is considered to be ‘just’ a mood enhancer it is often neglected as being essential.
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