>      I only have 1 symptom then of HYPERthyroid-- the insomnia.  No appetite
> really at all.  I haven't checked the blood pressure so I"ll zip into our
> CVS (the pharmacy/drug store) and get it done today.

Both insomnia and increased blood pressure can be caused
by untreated or undertreated hypothyroidism (possibly as
a result of increased cortisol levels). It's confusing when
that happens, since both of these symptoms are more commonly
caused by hyperthyroidism.

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