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How Can Thyroid Patients Lose Weight Apart From Walking And Eating Healthy?

Hello doctor, im female 21, i used to have a fast metabolism and was very fit and an athlete, but suddenly i was gaining weight and in no time i gained 25 kgs and was diagnosed with thyroid. My TSH was 9. then i was under medication and currently im taking 125 mcg tablets and my TSH is 1.3 well into the range. But i am not able to lose the weight i have gained no matter how much i try. I am eating healthy and walking 4-8kms a day. I have lost my atheletic career and into depression. Please help me doctor.
Sat, 24 Nov 2018
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Hi,

First, you should take thyroxine as 1.5 micrograms per kg body weight. Second, keep TSH in mid-range provided by the testing laboratory.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician

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How Can Thyroid Patients Lose Weight Apart From Walking And Eating Healthy?

Hi, First, you should take thyroxine as 1.5 micrograms per kg body weight. Second, keep TSH in mid-range provided by the testing laboratory. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician