weight loss and synthroid

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weight loss and synthroid

by TexPat on Tue Jun 12, 2012 04:26 AM

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I have lost about 40  pounds in the last 6 months. Does this effect  TSH and synthroid dosage. i am only tested one time a year. Do you think i need to go in and get blood test six months early. i lost weight due to diet and exercise.  My last TSH in DEc. was 0.03.

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by fireweed on Tue Jun 12, 2012 06:27 AM

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Weight does affect dosage so you should let your doctor know and see if they want new bloodwork done. You could be taking too much now, which may not be a good thing for bone health, heart, etc. Worth checking in with your endo.

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by TexPat on Sun Jun 17, 2012 04:53 AM

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Thank you for the reply. I will make an appointment. Feeling sort of jittery, too. 

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by tink2002 on Sun Jun 17, 2012 07:12 PM

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Sounds like good advice.  40 pounds could make a difference.  Be sure to tell your doc about the jittery feeling too.  and congrats on your dieting success.... ;)

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