Can people with hypothyroidism not lose weight?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
8+ Yrs

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They can lose weight, however with lots of difficulty.

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Take a BUN/CREATININE Test or Take a ENA IGG PROFILE (EXTENDED) Test

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