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On Eltroxin For Hypothyroidism. How To Lose My Weight?
Brief Answer:
Resistant weight gain of primary hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
You are a case of Primary hypothyroidism. Weight gained during hypothyroidism will not go on its own simply by starting eltroxin 100 mcg. 10 days is a very short time anyways to appreciate the results of eltroxin. It will take at least 6 weeks to show you the difference.
Oedema or water retention due to hypothyroidism will improve, but fat accumulated due to slowed metabolism will require effort at your level in way of diet regulation and increased physical activity for weight loss.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards!
Resistant weight gain of primary hypothyroidism.
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
You are a case of Primary hypothyroidism. Weight gained during hypothyroidism will not go on its own simply by starting eltroxin 100 mcg. 10 days is a very short time anyways to appreciate the results of eltroxin. It will take at least 6 weeks to show you the difference.
Oedema or water retention due to hypothyroidism will improve, but fat accumulated due to slowed metabolism will require effort at your level in way of diet regulation and increased physical activity for weight loss.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks Doctor. But how come i lost weight last time from 57 to 52 kgs i became with eltroxin i eat normal , i will try and go for walks in the morning now.
Is it that i am thinking 10 days are way too much to show results because doc i have seen the results in 2007 and 2008 where i lost my weight. Is 100 mcg dose fine or i should be taking a higher dose as per you?
Is it that i am thinking 10 days are way too much to show results because doc i have seen the results in 2007 and 2008 where i lost my weight. Is 100 mcg dose fine or i should be taking a higher dose as per you?
Brief Answer:
Wait for some time and work out as well.
Detailed Answer:
Dear ma'm, definitely 10 days is a small time to find yourself losing weight. At least 6 weeks are required to see the result. The dose is appropriate but you need to give time for thyroid balance to come to normal. At the same time , as I told you , you need to start work out as well. Regards!
Wait for some time and work out as well.
Detailed Answer:
Dear ma'm, definitely 10 days is a small time to find yourself losing weight. At least 6 weeks are required to see the result. The dose is appropriate but you need to give time for thyroid balance to come to normal. At the same time , as I told you , you need to start work out as well. Regards!
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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