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Is Clarithromycin Safe To Be Taken For Weight Loss In A Thyroid Cancer Survivor?
I had my thyroid removed due to Thyroid Cancer. Papillary, Stage 2+. Two years ago. Am gaining 1-2 pounds per week. Can I take CLA to lose weight? I don t know what is safe for me. Dr doesn t return phone calls, 1st available appt is end of March. I will have gained another 10+ pounds by then. I m 5 7 and currently weight 149. Thank you!!
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
you are suffering from hypothyroidism because you underwent thyriodectomy. gaining weight after thyroid surgery is pretty common.you will probably need thyroid replacement.ideally you should consult endocrinologist who should consider starting you on thyroxine if needed
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