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What Is The Cause Of Discomfort?

Hi, I have Hashimoto's and have been on lovethyroxine 50mcg for almost 7 years. About a month ago, I had 2 infected teeth and had to have root canals done on them-I've been feeling poorly ever since. Is there a connection?SP. levothyroxine YYYY@YYYY Thank you.

Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Let me know you received treatment for dental infection? Do you feel pain,fever, weight change etc?Get treatment for dental abscess, infection first.After that thyroid needs consideration.
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What Is The Cause Of Discomfort?

Thanks for consulting us. Let me know you received treatment for dental infection? Do you feel pain,fever, weight change etc?Get treatment for dental abscess, infection first.After that thyroid needs consideration. Thanks for consulting us. HCM shall be pleased to help you in future,too. Hope you are satisfied.