Weight Loss

[Polly2501]

Hi everyone, just another quick question. So I am currently waiting for a short synacthen test from the hospital to test for Addisons disease and wanted to ask something about weight loss. My latest blood results showed my TSH at 0.07 (range 0.35-5.50) so my GP has reduced my medication by 25mcg to 125mcg per day. This was on Monday and I was probably only taking the higher dose prior to that for about 3 weeks. In the last week I've lost 5 pounds in weight for seemingly no reason. Could this be why or could this be related to Addisons (if I do have that?). I'm also exhausted all the time, have mood swings and feel weak, like my strength isn't really there anymore. Thanks in advance.

[Clutter]

Polly2501,

Being over medicated on Levothyroxine can cause weight loss. TSH 0.07 doesn't mean you are overmedicated unless FT4 and/or FT3 are over range. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

I think Addisons can also cause weight loss.