Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Asked 7 months ago

How long can you live without thyroid medication?

My friend has been diagnosed with a thyroid issue and has been prescribed medication, but she's sometimes forgetful about taking it. I'm worried about her. How long can someone with a thyroid problem actually live without taking their medication?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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It's natural to feel anxious about not taking medication, especially for something so important. But with thyroid, stopping medication can lead to serious health issues like myxedema coma, which can be fatal. Please consult your doctor before making any changes. They know best.

Sangeeta Rao Sangeeta Rao Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

My daughter has hypothyroidism, and the doctor stressed how critical it is for her to take her medicine every single day. Without it, the body's functions slow down dramatically, leading to severe health problems. It's not a question of 'how long' but 'how well' you can live. Please don't skip your meds.

Deepak Kumar Deepak Kumar Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I once tried to reduce my thyroid medication on my own, thinking I felt better. It led to severe fatigue, weight gain, and even depression. It was a big mistake. Please don't experiment with it; always consult your endocrinologist. It can become very dangerous otherwise.

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Devi Prasad Devi Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, thyroid ki dawai bahut zaruri hai. Iske bina sharir ki saari kriyaein bigad jaati hain. Kuch din toh theek, par lambe samay tak bina dawai ke rehna sehat ke liye bahut hanikarak ho sakta hai. Achhe doctor ki salaah maano aur dawai lete raho.

Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Bhai, thyroid ki dawai chootne se sehat bahut kharab ho sakti hai. Ye koi aam dawa nahi hai jise chhod do. Bina dawai ke body ka balance bigad jaayega aur life threatening bhi ho sakta hai. Doctor se consult karo aur regular medicines lo, bas.

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Lakshmi Murthy Lakshmi Murthy Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My aunt always advised consistency with medication for thyroid. Without the medication, your body's metabolism and many other functions will severely suffer. It can be very dangerous. Please trust your doctor and take your medication regularly; it's for your well-being.

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