Question 1

Why am I losing weight with subclinical hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Check with an endocrinologist at Apollo247

Question 2

Will I lose weight if my thyroid is managed?

Accepted Answer

Yes you might lose excess weight if you manage the hypothyroidism well.

Question 3

Can a thyroid blood test detect pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No

Question 4

Does exercise 'use up' thyroid hormone t3?

Accepted Answer

Studies have indicated that exercise increases total T3 and T4.

Question 5

How can I lose weight if I'm a thyroid patient?

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy food and exercise daily along with medicinal intake

Question 6

What should thyroid blood levels be?

Accepted Answer

A normal Total T4 level in adults ranges from 5.0 to 12.0?g/dL. A normal Total T3 level in adults ranges from 80-220 ng/dL

Question 7

Does thyroid imbalance impact body weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, thyroid impacts body weight and mood too.

Question 8

Can phentermine affect a thyroid test?

Accepted Answer

Phentermine may increase your thyroid activity. This may raise your thyroid levels even further

Question 9

When should women get thyroid tests?

Accepted Answer

Women should take the test whenever they are experiencing change in body weight and composition. Loss of hair and sensitivity towards cold temperature.

Question 10

Is fasting necessary for a thyroid blood test?

Accepted Answer

No, fasting is not essential for a thyroid test

Question 11

What will happen if T3 is 0.95?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally low levels of T3 may indicate hypothyroidism or starvation

Question 12

Why don't I gain weight in hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Hypothyroidism slows metabolism hence, its unlikely to cause weight loss. Instead it can cause weight gain.

Question 13

What is my thyroid with a TSH level of 7.62, hypo or hyper?

Accepted Answer

Consult an expert preferably an endocrinologist

Question 14

What could cause low TSH but normal T4 and T3?

Accepted Answer

Subclinical hyperthyroidism can cause low TSH and normal T3 and T4

Question 15

Should a thyroid test be done on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can be done for best results

Question 16

Can people with hypothyroidism not lose weight?

Accepted Answer

They can lose weight, however with lots of difficulty.

Question 17

Could hypothyroidism be the reason I can't lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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