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What Causes Extreme Weight Loss When Suffering From Thyroid Problem?
i have thyroid problems ....i have been losing weight like crazy ..it makes me extremely depressed...i also smoke lots and lots of marijuana could it be my metabolism..... can be a reason for my weight loss ...i dont know what to do...im eating...... wats going on with me.....
Wed, 24 Feb 2016
Welcome to HCM: Please note that is you become hyperthyroid, then your metabolism is in overdrive and therefore that is the reason you would lose weight quickly, this is not good on your body though and you need medications.
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