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Suggest Treatment For Weight Gain Due To Thyroid

Posted on Sat, 23 May 2015

Question: hi i have been dealing weight porblems since my thyroid condition and can't control it no matter what i do and my boby is not feeling all this weight can you please heip
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Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid blood report

Detailed Answer:
Good day.
Noted your concern. Could you please tell me about the dose of your thyroid medication and the last thyroid blood work reports .
What is your height and weight? Do you take alcohol and what's the quantity?
Regards
Binu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (9 minutes later)

i take 300mcg and my last blood test was about 2mos. ago but taking more the last was 04/28 and have an appt.next week. i am 5'5 weight 275 no alcohol i am tried aii the time falls asleep often please tell what i need to do

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Obstructive sleep apnea

Detailed Answer:
Okay. Please post me the thyroid blood works after the appointment. Your weight is excess for your height. Probably that may be contributing to snoring and sleep apnea. This causes excess day time sleepiness and tiredness. When you meet your doctor next week, please request for a sleep study.

You need to meet a dietician. Analyse your diet.adiet.Reduce carbohydrates as much as possible. Have a light and early dinner

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (5 minutes later)

I understand that I need to lose the weight but it is not easy I need help I asked is there a safe diet pill I can take

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ask your doctor about Qsymia

Detailed Answer:
Yes. There is . PleSe ask your doctor about Qsymia. This is a new weight reduction pill approved by US FDA. You may take it if there are no contraindications. Bariatric surgery is another option.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (5 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. I will consult with my doctor

Answered by Dr. Binu Parameswaran Pillai (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Best wishes

Detailed Answer:
Wish luck.good health.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar