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Had Total Thyroidectomy. Having Weightgain, Osteoarthritis, Depression, Low Energy, Short Of Breath, Headache. Take Magnesium?

I am 59 yr. I had a total thyroidectomy 11 yrs ago. Levels are always changing. 35 pound weight gain. Osteoarthritis . Depression low energy. Short of breath. Very bad headaches 3 to 4 a week. Sleep problems. Wake every two hours and once or twice a month insomnia . Lately very bad muscle aches in arms. Will magnesium help? I just started D3 and calcium. 5HTP.. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 22 Mar 2013
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Considering your history of thyroid surgery, many of your problems may be related to hypothyroidism. I would prefer to check your thyroid functions in blood and consider treatment with thyroxine. Again many of your features may also be related to menopause.
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Had Total Thyroidectomy. Having Weightgain, Osteoarthritis, Depression, Low Energy, Short Of Breath, Headache. Take Magnesium?

Hello Considering your history of thyroid surgery, many of your problems may be related to hypothyroidism. I would prefer to check your thyroid functions in blood and consider treatment with thyroxine. Again many of your features may also be related to menopause.