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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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Dr. David Sneid answered

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.

Dr Lodha agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Sneid answered

Dr Lodha agreed

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