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thucythucy

(8,926 posts)

3. Thyroids are tricky.

Reply to ALBliberal (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 10:43 PM

Apr 2025

She had to go in regularly for blood work even when her metabolism wasn't going haywire, so they could adjust the medication to the required dose.

She had the occasional "thyroid storm" which is when she'd spike a fever. Other symptoms were raging heartbeat and extreme agitation, so if your friend experiences symptoms like that I'd definitely have her get her thyroid levels checked.