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What Causes Low Level Of TSH While On Weight Loss Regime?

I have been doing the Jenny Craig diet for almost 6 months with success and weight loss of 40 lbs. I started at a weight of 217.6 and am now 177. I always ask for a copy of my blood work from the lab. I received my latest tsh 3rd generation level and it is .12. Also, I had my thyroid completely removed about 8 years ago and there were no problems. My dr's appointment is next week. I assume that my levothyroxin dosage will be changed. I also assume that the low level is from my weight loss. I haven't seen my doctor since I have lost this weight. This appointment is my regular followup.
Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have Hypothyroidism for which you are taking thyroxine.
After achieving weight loss the dose of thyroxine which you took needs to be tapered down as it was according to your previous weight so naturally if you have lost so much weight then that needs to be recalculated.
Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck.
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What Causes Low Level Of TSH While On Weight Loss Regime?

Hello I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have Hypothyroidism for which you are taking thyroxine. After achieving weight loss the dose of thyroxine which you took needs to be tapered down as it was according to your previous weight so naturally if you have lost so much weight then that needs to be recalculated. Hope you find my advice of some benefit.Good luck.