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Could The Synthroid Be Causing Weight Gain And Excessive Fatigue?

I was told that i was born without my thyroid and have been on some form of synthroid since birth. I found out that I do have a thyroid that has some sort of function (I couldn t get an accurate reading as i was not told to stop my medication prior to the scan). Could the medicine me causing all my weight gain and excessive fatigue? I ve always battled both and was told this was normal.
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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Hi
Thank you for posting your query in HCM. I had gone through your question I understand your concerns.
Synthroid do not cause weight gain. Weight gain and excess fatigue occurs when TSH levels increase inspite of taking synthroid. I would advise you get thyroid profile test done and to consult endocrinologist near you for further evaluation and management. Avoid intake of iodine rich foods like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli. Have a healthy and balanced diet. Drink 3 litres water daily, get regular physical activities.
Hope i have answered your question if you have further questions i will be happy to help.
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Could The Synthroid Be Causing Weight Gain And Excessive Fatigue?

Hi Thank you for posting your query in HCM. I had gone through your question I understand your concerns. Synthroid do not cause weight gain. Weight gain and excess fatigue occurs when TSH levels increase inspite of taking synthroid. I would advise you get thyroid profile test done and to consult endocrinologist near you for further evaluation and management. Avoid intake of iodine rich foods like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli. Have a healthy and balanced diet. Drink 3 litres water daily, get regular physical activities. Hope i have answered your question if you have further questions i will be happy to help.