> 1. Underactive thyroid is not harmful to elderly?
> Which also points out another item to be aware of. Just because someone with  low thyroid is treated, doesn't mean (s)he's going to get nicer. It may be  they were mean, just didn't have the energy to show it.
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Well, I'm elderly and my underactive thyroid sure hurt my quality of life! Raised my cholesterol too and did other "harmful" things. With adequate treatment I finally have improved quality of life. And, yes, the energy to be mean (sometimes.)  It sure beats being a zombie!  (Thank you, Dr. Michael!)


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