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A member asked:

I have over active thyroid does that mean you loose weight or gain weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

People with: Hyperthyroidism may lose weight.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2014

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