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Are The Nodules On The Thyroid Cause For The Increase In Weight?

About a year ago a cat scan showed 5 nodules in my thyroid. Needle biopsies at that time could not get enough cells to make a diagnosis, so I went back for another a few months ago, and it determined that the 5cm one tested was benign. I have been taking a 0.05 mg of Levothyroxine every morning for a couple of years for my thyroid and also for a heart rate in the 40s. Now is it 60, as it should be, but this year for the first time in 10 yrs, I gave up all sweets for Lent (6-1/2 wks) and worked harder than normal on exercise, but didn t lose a pound. Always before, I would lose 12 lbs. during that period with the same regimen. Is my thyroid the problem?
Mon, 7 Mar 2016
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

You have benign nodule in thyroid so its not a cause of big worry. However you still may have hypothyroidism and it is common cause of weight gain in thyroid problems.

You should check your T3, T4 and TSH level. Then you need to adjust the dosage of levothyroxin accordingly.

Consult your doctor and discuss with him regarding testing and start treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
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Are The Nodules On The Thyroid Cause For The Increase In Weight?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You have benign nodule in thyroid so its not a cause of big worry. However you still may have hypothyroidism and it is common cause of weight gain in thyroid problems. You should check your T3, T4 and TSH level. Then you need to adjust the dosage of levothyroxin accordingly. Consult your doctor and discuss with him regarding testing and start treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.