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If my tsh is on the high end, but in normal range, like 4.1 would synthroid (thyroxine) help me lose weight?
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NO !: Using hormones to lose weight is a bad idea in any case!
Answered 9/11/2013
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TSH: Probably.The TSH test itself is not one of the best tests out there.There is a lot of inter-patient variability as well as intra-patient variability.I follow a patient's symptoms.Certainly, if the TSH is greater than 2.5, under active thyroid needs to be considered and one may benefit significantly in losing weight by being on thyroid medications.It depends if you are having symptoms...
Answered 6/10/2014
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