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I have been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid.

I do suffer with bad anxiety & it’s been getting worse over the last year.

Can taking thyroxine help the anxiety as I’m living on adrenaline!!!

im told it dores help.

Anyone else had this?

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Yes, it is very very common. Your doctor must determine the correct dose of levothyroxine. In my case I was told to start it slowly. It will completely correct the problem.

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