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NWSL's DeMelo reveals she has hyperthyroidism

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Savannah DeMelo was diagnosed with Graves ' disease and hyperthyroidism last fall .

She was stretchered off the field during a match against Bay FC on March 22 .

The 27-year-old is the first athlete in this age range she has worked with who has the conditions.

She says she is confident she can continue to play at a high level.

The NWSL recently had another major on-field emergency when Savy King was rushed from the field to a hospital.

DeMelo now takes one pill per day instead of three and skips Sundays.

She said she is starting to feel like herself again and has "peace of mind," energy levels back.

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