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Re: ***Hypothyroidsm***
From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:37:22 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 11 Oct 2002, S.J. wrote: >
>Hi,
>I was diagnosed with hypothyroism 10 years ago and was wondering what
>exactly causes it. My doctor has told me that sometimes you become
>hypothyroid without there being any underlying cause, but I don't
>understand how this can be the case - something has to cause the levels
>to go awry. What do you think?
>Thanks
>Sarah
>
>P.S. I've been taking 200mcg Thyroxine and my symptoms are still there
>- fatigue, intolerance to cold, dry skin, etc. but blood tests are
>showing normal TSH levels. Any ideas?

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There are many causes but in women it's mainly auto-immunity. Auto antibodies against the thyroid gland.

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Bernard G. Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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