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Is it possible to have normal tsh and have hyperactive thyroid??

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jennifer44548
jennifer44548

so my 12 year old daughter has been losing weight since septalways been a little heavier now thin needless to say im very very scared

lost about 18-20 ilbs since sept weighs about 101 /102

took her to doc and all bloodwork was normal tsh was normal that was in jan i think she lost few more pounds since then leaving her at about 102

taking her to get hormones checked tomorrow

im terrified thinking all sorts of things

btw she has ansoluteky no other signsseems very heakthy never even sick i csnt figure this out

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  • jennifer44548
    jennifer44548

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    this all started 5 months after she got her first period

  • arlea13920
    arlea13920 jennifer44548

    Posted

    i believe you should consult with a doctor. i read where a guy had a normal tsh, and later found out his thyroid was full of cancer. this may or may not be your daughters case, but I would push for more testing and answers. Prayers for you and your daughter.

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