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Had partial thyroidectomy in '96. since 2002 have continued to lose weight. diagnosed with hypo, but i have all symptoms of hyper tried synthroid but it sped up the weight loss and i never stop losing, adds to my severe insomnia. once i stopped taking syn

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It : It sounds like you have had a very complicated course since your thyroidectomy. Your symptoms really concern me (high cholesterol, anxiety, rapid pulse), and i would suggest that you should have a complete endocrinology evaluation, but you may also have other issues going on. You can't be both hypo- and hyper-thyroid, but there could be co-existing conditions. Please notify your doctor and have a complete evaluation of your symptoms.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Ck basalbody temp d: It sound like you need a good integrative medical doctor to work with you and follow your symptoms and labs, basal body temp( in am prior to arising) is the best test of thyroid function.

Answered 3/30/2019

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