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How To Prevent Fast Weight Gain?

I had thyroid gland tests from 5 or 6 years and it was normal and i did it because i am always overweight unless i do a diet and i lose weight as long as i do exercises and go in a diet but i gain eight so fast and easliy anyways i want to ask can i have a medication to increase my thyroid hormone so i can lose weight easier or not to gain weight easily ? Any side effects for these medications ? Am a 21 female and i am not married if that would make any difference.thanks in advance
Thu, 13 Aug 2015
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Hello and thanks for writing.

I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way.Taking thyroid medications without the symptoms and with normal thyroid levels is definitely not indicated. There are various side effects of having excess thyroid hormones in the body and they include:

1. Heat intolerance
2. Palpitations
3. Fast heart rate
4. Hypertension
5. Anxiousness
6. Tremors
7. Irritablity
8. Diarrhoea
9. Menstrual problems

Considering that i suppose you understand why is is not recommended to be taken without actual deficiency state. As far as weight gain is concerned some individuals have the propensity of easy weight gain. It can be best managed with a combination of dietary restriction and regular exercise. Get in touch with a physical trained and dietician and get a customised plan for yourself and follow it religiously.

So i suggest you to control your weight by healthy means only.
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How To Prevent Fast Weight Gain?

Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way.Taking thyroid medications without the symptoms and with normal thyroid levels is definitely not indicated. There are various side effects of having excess thyroid hormones in the body and they include: 1. Heat intolerance 2. Palpitations 3. Fast heart rate 4. Hypertension 5. Anxiousness 6. Tremors 7. Irritablity 8. Diarrhoea 9. Menstrual problems Considering that i suppose you understand why is is not recommended to be taken without actual deficiency state. As far as weight gain is concerned some individuals have the propensity of easy weight gain. It can be best managed with a combination of dietary restriction and regular exercise. Get in touch with a physical trained and dietician and get a customised plan for yourself and follow it religiously. So i suggest you to control your weight by healthy means only.