What Happens When You Don T Take Your Thyroid Medication
This article covers the possible risks of not taking your hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism medication. It also offers solutions for some of the common reasons why people quit their thyroid medication, and what to consider if you feel like stopping yours. Effects of Skipping Thyroid Hormone Replacement If you are hypothyroid—whether due to Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease treatment, thyroid surgery, or congenital hypothyroidism—failing to take your thyroid hormone replacement medication can pose many risks to your health....