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Taking Lithium For Bipolar Disorder. Hair Loss, Lump In Throat, Tired, Soreness In Armpits
yes, i have a ton a random symptons... first of i take lithium for type two bipolar. I also take wellbutrin and a daily multi. I have been losing hair for some time now, and then in the last month i developed a lump on the front of my throat . In the last couple of weeks i have been incredibly tired and now i have soreness in my armpits and breasts and well as extreme fatigue ...help
Fri, 2 Aug 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Lithium is known to cause hypothyroidism & hypothyroidism can cause all the symptoms experienced by you. You can just do your thyroid function tests & get treated if any abnormality is found. Mostly, if hypothyroidism is there, thyroid replacement will relieve your symptoms.
Wish you good health.
Welcome to HCM.
Lithium is known to cause hypothyroidism & hypothyroidism can cause all the symptoms experienced by you. You can just do your thyroid function tests & get treated if any abnormality is found. Mostly, if hypothyroidism is there, thyroid replacement will relieve your symptoms.
Wish you good health.
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