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A 34-year-old female asked:

Hypothyroidism gained 80 lbs. in 4 yr span take generic synthroid eat healthy, & exercise why can't i lose the weight? hemoglobin hematocrit mch mchc low and rdw high on labs besides anemia what can cause this? before only hemoglobin & mch only low?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti
Dr. Sue Ferrantianswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Weight loss in the setting of any metabolic issue, including hypothyroidism, can be VERY difficult. Once your thyroid numbers are normalized, seeing a nutritionist may prove to be very helpful-your doctor can arrange that. As for the anemia, there are different types and you need this diagnosed so you can be treated. You may need to see a hematologist to figure out what type of anemia you have.
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