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Suggest Treatment For Hypothyroidism
I have hypothyroid and take medication for 15 years. My employer (hospital) has been making me work 3rd shift 3 to 4 times a month. I also work first and second shift. There are times I work all three shifts in 1 week. I am having problems with depression. when I work 3rd shift I only can sleep aprox. 4 hours. I feel like I have a hangover for two days. I work only 56 hrs/2 weeks but I just can t get a grip on this. I miss medications because I only work 3rd shift 1 night then off 1 day then back to first or second shift. I really don t know what to do. I have been working like this for two years and have gained 40lbs. also I am 57 years old
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Tablets for hypothyroidism sholud be taken daily with out fail . Irregular intake of the tablets will lead to increase in TSH levels..this ultimately lead to several problems including gaining weight.once the TSH level reaches to normal with treatment, there is possibility to lose weight.
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