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Suggest Remedy For Fatigue And Lack Of Energy While Having Hyperthyroidism And Osteoarthritis
Question: I had a hyperactive thyroid for years. Its under control and i no longer take any medications.
Im sluggish, ive gained weight and i have little energy.
I have Fibro and osteoarthritis.
I love to craft and I moved into a new house.
Help
Im sluggish, ive gained weight and i have little energy.
I have Fibro and osteoarthritis.
I love to craft and I moved into a new house.
Help
Brief Answer:
Stretch exercise and physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Weight gain is usual above 50 years, especially after menopause. This is because, body's metabolism slows down at this time. Since your thyroid function is normal,not to worry.
Physiotherapy and stretch exercses are excellent in the treatment of Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis.
May i suggest coupld of blood tests?
1) CBC, ESR
2) Fasting blood glucose
3) 8 AM serum cortisol
4) Liver function tests
5) Serum creatinine, blood urea
6) Electrlytes
7)Vitamin B12
8) Vitamn D
Regards
Binu
Stretch exercise and physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Weight gain is usual above 50 years, especially after menopause. This is because, body's metabolism slows down at this time. Since your thyroid function is normal,not to worry.
Physiotherapy and stretch exercses are excellent in the treatment of Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis.
May i suggest coupld of blood tests?
1) CBC, ESR
2) Fasting blood glucose
3) 8 AM serum cortisol
4) Liver function tests
5) Serum creatinine, blood urea
6) Electrlytes
7)Vitamin B12
8) Vitamn D
Regards
Binu
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