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Does Amitiza Affect The Thyroid Gland?

Good evening, i am 31yr old female, currently diagnosed endometriosis, and a few mental health issues. I currently had blood work done and my tsh levels were high coming in at 8.4.. whereas, my t3 and t4 normal range..the dr. Recommended I be on medication right off the bat. I refused since I’m trying to live a healthier life! I’m currently severely constipated due to suboxone medication I’m taking.. what can I do naturally that will put my thyroid at the normal level? I do sweat profusely and have severe mood swings! One thing I’d like to mention is that I had mononucleosis at 16yrs of age and was bed ridden with swollen glands and could not eat, talk, or barely swallow. Is there a correlation between Epstein bar virus (mono) and thyroid issues? Please help as I’m at wits end with my doctors bc all they want to do is prescribe meds! As of today the dr. Sent me home with Amitiza to aid in bowel Movement.... will the medicine affect my thyroid further?
Thu, 2 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There is a very low probability that Amitiza affects the thyroid gland by creating anti-thyroid antibody. You can do the thyroid hormone level examination to confirm the state of the thyroid gland and get proper treatment.

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Does Amitiza Affect The Thyroid Gland?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There is a very low probability that Amitiza affects the thyroid gland by creating anti-thyroid antibody. You can do the thyroid hormone level examination to confirm the state of the thyroid gland and get proper treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.