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Are Hot And Dry Skin Along With Excessive Weight Gain Side Effects Of Levothyroxine?
Question: I am on .175 mcg levothyroxine. My skin is hot and dry. I have gained a lot of weight and am very tired. What is going on?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of an uncontrolled thyroid disorder.
In this case you will need more thyroid medicines. I however need to know your thyroid levels report before comments can be justified.
I therefore suggest that you upload the reports of the first thyroid test that prompted your doctor to start the medicine and the latest thyroid report.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
needs more information
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of an uncontrolled thyroid disorder.
In this case you will need more thyroid medicines. I however need to know your thyroid levels report before comments can be justified.
I therefore suggest that you upload the reports of the first thyroid test that prompted your doctor to start the medicine and the latest thyroid report.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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