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My tsh level returned .66. i will be 41 this month, female and i have been losing weight, insomnia, anxiety. could this be hyperthyroidism?

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Dr. William Schmidt
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No: If you were hyperthyroid your TSH would be 0
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Yes: Yes, the low TSH along with anxiety, weight loss, and insomnia suggest hyperthyroidism. Your doctor may want to confirm by repeating the TSH a and/or ordering additional tests.
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