Prevalence and severity of fatigue in treated hypothyroidism: results of a UK survey

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Lydia Grixti · Royal Victoria Infirmary

Holly Fisher · Newcastle University

Julia Priestley · British Thyroid Foundation

Cheryl McMullan · British Thyroid Foundation

Anna Woollven · British Thyroid Foundation

Petros Perros · Newcastle University

Anna L. Mitchell ·

Abstract

Fatigue in treated hypothyroidism is very common, and the FACIT-F scores reported are comparable or worse than those recorded for many other chronic conditions. This study suggests that addressing fatigue in this patient group will be key to improving wellbeing and quality of life.

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Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors

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Published in: European Thyroid Journal

Volume 14, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1530/etj-25-0044

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Prevalence and severity of fatigue in treated hypothyroidism: results of a UK survey

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