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What are the best tests for thyroid? having trouble losing weight, multiple docs suggest thyroid, but tsh is always normal. should i be satisfied?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably: If it has been more than a year since your last tsh, you might consider getting it rechecked. There are a number of factors that can contribute to difficulty with weight loss and the thyroid is only one of them. You might consider visiting with your md about other options.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Weight loss: 1st get history & examine pt. 2nd order lab and test based on 1. 3rd treat based on #2. 4th if no answer go thru 1-3 again. 5th refer when indicated. Doctors think common thing first the least common things second that is why in some occasions it take months to figure out a diagnosis. Thyroid conditions could be challenging to diagnose. Testing will depend on many factors.
Answered 12/20/2012
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