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I am a 32 yo female that has difficulty losing weight. i am also experiencing ance, brittle nails and hair loss. pcp tells me my tsh level is normal.
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Not thyroid?: If your TSH and your free T4 are both normal, then your problems are caused by something other than thyroid. Diseases cause symptoms, but symptoms do not necessarily mean a certain disease. There are other possibilities that must be investigated by your doctor.
Answered 5/2/2015
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