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Hypothyroidism-how long can you have symptoms before gaining weight?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

A long time.: Depends on severity. Most of the patients i put on thyoid ask me will they loose weight quickly, they do not. Many patients with borderline low thyroid levels do not gain much, or little weight.

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Answered 11/26/2013

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