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piercing with an underactive thyroid/ autoimmune disorder

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My doctor seems to think i have and underactive thyroid caused by an autoimmune disorder, but are not sure yet. So can i still get my tragus (ear) pierced, or would it be more risky to be pierced because of these issues?
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dawnangela
Cause you can, had my nose done no effects:)
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thelma201
yes, you can get your ears pierced
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