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What Causes Foot Cramps While On Levothyroxine?
I had a total thyroidectomy in 2005 and have been on levothyroxine .88 and 1 mcg every other day since with good results. Lately I have been having foot cramping at night...could my thyroid level be off? I ve also been having a much harder time keeping my weight down lately (eating the same) I m a 66 yo wf
Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Total thyroidectomy can lead to calcium deficiency and hence cramps. Get serum calcium levels done. and take calcium supplements regularly.
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