Soon after quitting smoking it is a good idea to have thyroid levels checked. So many people have complained of hypothyroid symptoms and been diagnosed with hypothyroidism soon after quitting smoking that it makes sense to stay on top of it by having it tested.
Doctors use the standard TSH test which can help with diagnosis but for people who may test within the TSH range, their are more sensitive tests called Free T4 and Free T3 that will show if you have a struggling thyroid.
It is possible to have many symptoms yet fall within the "normal" ranges on the tests.
Normal does not always mean optimal though.
Good Luck!
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