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I'm losing weight . have a thyroid problem .. do i have to take any test. cos i'm missing my period .. ?

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Dr. Aaron Pardini answered

Thyroid and wt loss: If you haven't had a TSH in awhile that would be the first test o would get. Patients with hypothyroidism maybe at higher risk for celiac dz which can cause weight loss and menstrual irregularities. There is a blood test that can look for certain antibodies found in patients with celiac dz.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I'm losing weight . have a thyroid problem .. do i have to take any test. cos i'm missing my period .. ?

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