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What Causes Severe Swelling In Legs, Joint Pain, Lethargy And Headache?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: My recent routine since one week.

Morning walk.

phulkas in Morning with a curry along with one cup of milk tea.

Afternoon two small cups of rice.

Dinner - Phulkas with vegetables

Green tea/ Black tea - One time a day.

Despite of all of these.I still have my legs swollen like an elephant, lethargic body, slight headache everyday and Pain in joints.

Is there a way to be active in life despite suffering from Thyroid.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I have gone through the reports attached by you, however in order to help you I need a few more details

1. what is the current medications you are on, including the strength of thyroid pills
2. do you exercise ?
3. what is your weight and height ?
4. you have mentioned swollen legs, is it fluid filled. For example does it pit when you press on it?
5. was any other tests like renal function, urine routine or cardiac tests done

Please get back to me , I will certainly help you

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)

1.Thyrofit - 25
2. 30 mins of Walking only no exercise
3.Weight : 84 Height : 5'2
4. It does pit
5. No other tests apart from Thyroid test done recently

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs stricter control of thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

If I were to be your doctor I would have increased the dosage of eltroxin to 50 mcg to bring down the tsh to below 5.

I would also like you to do the following things

1. Have oat meal in the morning instead of phulka. Oat meal keeps you full and it is known to help in reduction of fat
2. Add another phulka in the lunch time and avoid the second cup of rice
3. avoid sugar by all means. Not even an occasional sweet treat until you lose some substantial weight
4. swimming is the ideal exercise for you. I recommend half hour to one hour every alternate day and jogging daily for half hour.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj