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Could Inability To Lose Weight Mean Thyroid Problem?

I am concerned about my thyroid. I just turned 71 yrs old can not seem to lose weight no matter what. My sister is younger same problem She has thyroid problems underactive. hormones. I need some info. I know some people eat lots more than me and never gain weight. I am fighting something here I am very active walk 4 miles five days a week. trying to cut out bread and crackers. Not a big drinker. just can not make any headway. Kent Williams YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 23 Dec 2014
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Difficulty losing weight could be secondary to a thyroid problem. This can be easily checked by a blood test called "TSH", which stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. If the TSH is elevated, this could indicate that your thyroid is underactive and may be contributing to your difficultly losing weight. People do have different speeds of metabolism which may not relate directly to thyroid, however. Difficulty losing weight could also be related to the types of foods you are eating and your tendency towards insulin resistance. These are some things you may wish to discuss with your doctor. Hope this helps.
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Could Inability To Lose Weight Mean Thyroid Problem?

Difficulty losing weight could be secondary to a thyroid problem. This can be easily checked by a blood test called TSH , which stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. If the TSH is elevated, this could indicate that your thyroid is underactive and may be contributing to your difficultly losing weight. People do have different speeds of metabolism which may not relate directly to thyroid, however. Difficulty losing weight could also be related to the types of foods you are eating and your tendency towards insulin resistance. These are some things you may wish to discuss with your doctor. Hope this helps.