what are these horrible lumps.. Anyone else suffer?Paula
Unsightly lumps around ankles pic: what are these... - Thyroid UK
Unsightly lumps around ankles pic
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Oh yes, very familiar!
Mucin! A delightful substance that only we lucky hypos get! It's a mucusy substance that lurks under the skin and retains water. And the only way to reduce it is to get onto an optimal dose of thyroid hormone replacement.
Yes I have them as well but I have graves disease.
Try activated charcoal. I'm almost sure this is what removed mine!
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