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My tsh level several months ago was 0.915. i lost about 20 to 25 lbs since dur to diet changes. would that affect the tsh level (still 88 mg levo)?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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No: Dietary induced weight loss does not effect your Thyroid gland function ...... hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 7/29/2018

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A member asked:

My tsh level several months ago was 0.915. i lost about 20 to 25 lbs since dur to diet changes. would that affect the tsh level (still 88 mg levo)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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