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Diagnosed With Chronic Fatigue. Lethargic And Depressed While Gaining Weight. Cause Of Concern?
Question: hi i have been sick for many years the dr dx me with chronic fatigue . i have questioned my thyroid due to weight gain for no reason. i have always been thin, but now i am 100 lbs over wight. my tsh result for the past 4 years starting at 2013 are 1,78 , 1.58, .38, ,35, ,34, ,35, ,35. even though i am in the referance rang, the results went up when i started to gain weight and became lethargic and depressed. i am a 52 yo woman
Hello,
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Lethargy, fatigue and weight gain, suggests hypothyroidism. Although your TSH values are in reference range it is persistently varying.
I would like to know, T3 and T4 levels. TSH levels may vary but T3 and T4 levels are very important in diagnosing thyroid condition.
As per your clinical description I strongly suspect hypothyroidism. A visit to your general physician would be worth it.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
Thanks for writing to us.
Lethargy, fatigue and weight gain, suggests hypothyroidism. Although your TSH values are in reference range it is persistently varying.
I would like to know, T3 and T4 levels. TSH levels may vary but T3 and T4 levels are very important in diagnosing thyroid condition.
As per your clinical description I strongly suspect hypothyroidism. A visit to your general physician would be worth it.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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