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Can you have all the symptoms of Hashimoto except weight gain?

Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jun 27, 2023 | Replies (18)
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When I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism our trainer at my place of work said she could not believe it because I was so thin (She had formerly been a ICU nurse). I had a full "fatigue workup" at a teaching hospital clinic at that time. I even received a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic which confirmed hypothyroidism, in-spite of my slender frame. When in doubt don't forget the second opinion option.

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bpaul | @bpaul | Oct 28, 2022

I also seem to have hypothyroidism though I am thin. My TSH is elevated at about 6, but the only symptoms I have so far are muscle spasms. I am curious: was your diagnosis based on the TSH results?

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barberry | @barberry | Oct 28, 2022

Thank you so much. That helps me pursue an answer for my symptoms. I wonder if my case is similar to others where if the standard tests for thyroid are normal, that's the end of the story.
med08's response and your response are helping me move forward and not stop at one doctor's visit.
I have a list of 16 Hashimoto symptoms from a Mayo Clinic site. The only ones I don't have are enlargement of the tongue, a puffy face and I'm well past menstruation. Best to you.

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