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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight With Thyroid Problem

i am taking eltroxin since last 1 year. 2.25 micro grams. i get a check up every 3 months. According to doctor my dosage is accuate. however i am gaining weight. i gained 10 Kgs in one year. can you advise how to manage it. one more thing, doing exercise while taking eltroxin reduces weight more quickly as compared to a normal person whose thyroid is fine and he doesnt take eltroxin?
Tue, 20 Dec 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.

You have hypothyroidism. You are taking eltroxin but still you are gaining weight. So you should check your T3, T4 and TSH level. Try to keep your TSH at low normal range. Exercise will definitely help to reduce the weight but it has same effect as in normal person. So go for testing and set the dosage accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question.
If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Weight With Thyroid Problem

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have hypothyroidism. You are taking eltroxin but still you are gaining weight. So you should check your T3, T4 and TSH level. Try to keep your TSH at low normal range. Exercise will definitely help to reduce the weight but it has same effect as in normal person. So go for testing and set the dosage accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you very good health.