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Lithium

TC40
TC40

i think I forgot to mention that my thyroid is already messed up. I have hashimotos (it’s an autoimmune disorder). My thyroid level was four TIMES lower (hypothyroid) when it was recently checked. Lithium can MESS your thyroid up, even when it’s in GOOD shape. I questioned Dr Ratchet about this and he didn’t seem to care. 

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I also have hypothyroidism due to lithium. But it’s been a lifesaver to me. The benefits outweigh the risks.
TC40
TC40
I already am hypothyroid though. I have an autoimmune disease where my thyroid goes back in forth between hypo and hyper. I’m not sure that would be good.
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