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What Causes Weight Gain While On Eltroxin For Thyroid?

I had thyroidectomy about 7 years ago and last few years I ve been taking eltroxin 150mg 4 days a week and 100mg 3 days a week.my problem is the last 18 mths I have put on 2 stone and I m tired all the time I eat well and don t over eat I don t smoke or drink and would consider myself healthy my age is 45 I m female and I m 5 11 in height and I m 13 stone or 82 kg.my bloods are checked regularly but would I need to be taking more eltroxin or less from symptoms I ve explained
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hi,

Weight gain after thyroidectomy indicates a relatively lower thyroid hormone levels due to insufficient replacement levels. fT3/fT4 and TSH levels must be checked.

If thyroid function tests are normal, other weight gain conditions must be checked (type 2 diabetes mellitus, sedentary lifestyle, depression, etc.).

You must not increase or decrease Eltroxin intake without your doctor's consent after blood tests. You may cause hypo/hyperthyroidism which can both be dangerous for you.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr HASAN MUTLU, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Weight Gain While On Eltroxin For Thyroid?

Hi, Weight gain after thyroidectomy indicates a relatively lower thyroid hormone levels due to insufficient replacement levels. fT3/fT4 and TSH levels must be checked. If thyroid function tests are normal, other weight gain conditions must be checked (type 2 diabetes mellitus, sedentary lifestyle, depression, etc.). You must not increase or decrease Eltroxin intake without your doctor s consent after blood tests. You may cause hypo/hyperthyroidism which can both be dangerous for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr HASAN MUTLU, General & Family Physician