Joined: 14 Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
thyroid check for being underweight ? Posted: 03-14-08 16:57pm
im 27 years old, im 5'3" and i only weigh
85 lbs. i know im underweight but i think
im healthy, i dont get sick or anything.
my mom was 75lbs when she was my age; i
think it runs in our family. i had applied
for a life insurance three times in the
last year and i was declined 3 times. they
said its because i'm underweight. i'm
going to the doctor tomorrow and i don't
know what to tell him. what do i need to
do? do i need some blood tests done? i
need some advice please. thank you!
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MandMs
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1939 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
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Posted: 03-19-08 06:41am
Hyperthyroidism can be associated with
underweight.
You'll be probably checked for thyroid
hormones level and also, for blood sugar
level.
Do you practice excessive physical
activity?
Are you stressing too much?
Do you have poor appetite or you're eating
well, but, still, not gaining any weight?
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