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Thyroid & chemo.

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I am on my 6th round of pax & have hypothyroid for for approx 20years.I take levothyroxine & have never had any problems.Had lumpectomy in September with no lymph involvement.Everything has been going well but tonight I received a phone call from my doctors surgery saying I will be having phone conceltation regarding my thyroid levels.Has anyone else experienced thyroid levels while on pax.big hugs.onwards & upwards.xx

  • Hi. I just noticed your post hasn't had any replies and, as the site is busy, it's dropped down a few pages.my answer here will bump you back up the list and hopefully someone with the right experience will be along soon.  Best wishes

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    Thank you irishgirl16.Found out it has sent my thyroid overactive as it was underactive.Doc has bumped my levothyroxine up.Wondered why I kept going dizzy,but you automatically assume its the chemo.Reached my milestone yesterday I am half way through chemo & so far so good except the little blimp.onwards & upwards everyone.big hugs.xx

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