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Registered: 11-30-2006
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Thu, 11-30-2006 - 5:59pm

Hi. Going through this is worse than going through the Menopause. I am 51, 5ft and have been slim all my life. I thought something was up, when despite going to the gym, I was gaining weight.

Last month I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid and told that I had no thyroid at all. My TSH was 68 and T4 was 8.7. Today I went for my first lot of TSH and T4 blood tests and next month again along with my fasting bloods.

My main concern is my pot belly which just appeared, obviously from the weight gain. I also get very bloated. Did anyone else suffer with this. The cats even run for cover when I get moody.

Love to hear from anyone with suggestions and I will definitely be coming back to this board.

Els

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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: skiwi2006
Thu, 11-30-2006 - 9:22pm

Hi Skiwi2006,


Welcome to our board.


That TSH is very high.

 

Calley7