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29 Year Old With Hypothyroidism. Severe Anxiety, Mood Swings In The Past. Are These Hypothyroid Symptoms?
Hi, I am almost 29 years old, I have two children and am dealing with hypothyroidism . i started having unbelievable anxiety and mood swings at 6 months pregnant with my last child which is almost 2. i can have one or maybe 2 good weeks out of the month and that is the week before my period and during. i am very scared that i am losing control. is it my thyroid?
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
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Hypothyroidism usually cause depression and not anxiety. Mood swings are seen during the menstrual cycle. But it is always preferable to get your thyroid levels checked in your blood.
Hypothyroidism usually cause depression and not anxiety. Mood swings are seen during the menstrual cycle. But it is always preferable to get your thyroid levels checked in your blood.
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