| Unwanted weight loss despite hypothyroidism
Based on results from blood tests, I am diagnosed with hypothyroidism. In March my measures were: T4 = 0.6, T3 = 2.4, TSH = 12.4. My doctor put me on thyroid grandular (and andernal glandular for stress) supplements. Each month my blood tests show "improvement". In June my measures were: T4 = 1.0, T3 = 2.5, TSH = 4.8.
I have a small tumor that I want to treat naturally. In February, I went on a vegetarian diet and stopped cardio exercises. I unexpectedly lost 12 pounds in 1 month. I was a very "fit" person (triathlete). I had very low body fat to start with. Much of the 12 pounds lost was muscle mass. I realized I was eating too few calories. In response, I started increasing my calorie intake. I am now consuming 2,800 - 3,200 calories per day. I am exceeding macros and micros across the board. Yet, I am still losing a pound or so per week.
I stopped taking the grandular supplements today hoping that my weight will stabilize. Regardless, what the heck is going on? Why am I losing weight while eating a lot of great food and still having mild hypothyroidism?
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