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my feet and ankles are so swollen tonight that i can feel the skin stretching

when pressed it leaves an indent

i got rid of it last week and now its back with a vengence

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Mandy72,

I'm sorry you've had no replies. I suspect it may be due to under medication but it may be premature to have a thyroid function test until you've been on liquid Levothyroxine for 6 weeks.

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