14. I was referred to an endocrinologist after I grew a lot one year but didn’t gain any weight (sign of hypermetabolism)

51. I finally found a functional medicine provider in my area and she ran all the tests.

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11! Doc was concerned that I wasn’t reaching any growing milestones (I’m still extremely small), so he sent me to an endocrinologist. Turns out I had hypothyroidism co-morbid with turner’s syndrome!

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Formally diagnosed at 30. I had thought I had it since I was 27/28. That's when my symptoms were rearing their ugly head..

16! I couldn't lose weight even though I was an active kid and didn't overeat much so they did blood test.