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[jp_2011]

How so?
Hypothyroidism isn't lethal. This isn't diabetes we're talking about.

My bad, i ment if untreated not if medication is missed.
An underactive thyroid releases too little T4 and T3 into the bloodstream, causing the metabolism to slow down too much, white blood cells and antibodies attack the thyroid gland. If not treated, the metabolism will continue to slow and will ultimately (in 10 to 15 years) lead to death.

[Bonaparte]

My bad, i ment if untreated not if medication is missed.
An underactive thyroid releases too little T4 and T3 into the bloodstream, causing the metabolism to slow down too much, white blood cells and antibodies attack the thyroid gland. If not treated, the metabolism will continue to slow and will ultimately (in 10 to 15 years) lead to death.

Sure, you may gain 500 lbs and die of morbid obesity complications, but it isn't like that's going to sneak up on you. lol

Hypothyroidism itself never killed anyone.

[jp_2011]

Sure, you may gain 500 lbs and die of morbid obesity complications, but it isn't like that's going to sneak up on you. lol

Hypothyroidism itself never killed anyone.

The point im trying to make is that the metabolism would be slowed down due to hypothyroidism, which would be the underlying issue and main cause of extreme weight gain possibly leading to morbid obesity and death, therefore hypothyroidism will have contributed to death. Its a serious and very possible side effect of taking synthetic thyroid hormones, just as taking oral steroids or drinking large amounts of alcohol can lead to chronic liver failure. Its just something that should be thought through carfully.