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Dr. David Derry Answers Reader Questions
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Retired practitioner Dr. David Derry, a beloved thyroid expert in Canada for years, responds to questions regarding thyroid disease from readers.

Asthma
Could asthma symptoms be related to the thyroid? (November 2003)

Adrenal Function
Is a low adrenal problem interfering with thyroid treatment? (November 2003)

Low Milk Supply & Breastfeeding With Thyroid Problems
Why do some thyroid patients seem to have such difficulty with low milk supply when attempting to breastfeed? (November 2003)

Going from Hypothyroidism to Hyperthyroidism
Is it unusual to go from hypothyroid to hyperthyroid? (November 2003)

Sulfur Allergies & Levoxyl
Can Levoxyl be a problem for people with sulfure allergies? (November 2003)

Urticaria (Hives) and Thyroid Problems
Can acute urticaria (hives) and acute angioedema (swelling) that doesn't respond to antihistamine and steroid respond to thyroid treatment? (November 2003)

Breast Cancer, Tamoxifen, Thyroid & Weight Loss
A reader who has had breast cancer and is on tamoxifen, and has gained 65 pounds while hypothyroid, looks for advice. (October 2003)

Hair Loss
A reader with severe patchy hair loss that is devastating her self esteem asks about ideas to try that won't break the bank. (October 2003)

Hypothyroid and Weight Changes
Can you be hypothyroid and not have one of the main symptoms, weight gain? (November 2003)

Disappearing Iodine Test, and Thyroid Helper
What does Dr. Derry think of the disappearing iodine test, and the product Thyroid Helper? (October 2003)

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