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Have Gained Weight And Feel Tired. Have Been Taking Eltroxin For A Long Time. What To Do Now?

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I have been on Thyroid meds Eltroxin for 30 years my dr said my levels were fine and I can try and go off it ..but I put on wieght and felt very tired after a month ...can I now go on a Thyrosol a natural supp. ?
can I use both Eltroxin and Thyrosol ...
Im so tired and lethargic and want to boost my metabolism asap
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
This great you are taking your Thyroxine supplementation regularly,I presume, but if you are still lethargic and gaining weight and tired it is possible that your dose needs to be adjusted according to your thyroid functions (T3,T4 and TSH).
Please consult your Physician and Endocrinologist to increase the dose of Thyroxine if required.
Use of the thyroid support supplement which contains vitamin and Iodine can be taken but you can do so after consulting your Physician if it is OTC one or get proper prescription.
It is advisable to take care of diet and exercise daily to reduce your weight if you are overweight.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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Have Gained Weight And Feel Tired. Have Been Taking Eltroxin For A Long Time. What To Do Now?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, This great you are taking your Thyroxine supplementation regularly,I presume, but if you are still lethargic and gaining weight and tired it is possible that your dose needs to be adjusted according to your thyroid functions (T3,T4 and TSH). Please consult your Physician and Endocrinologist to increase the dose of Thyroxine if required. Use of the thyroid support supplement which contains vitamin and Iodine can be taken but you can do so after consulting your Physician if it is OTC one or get proper prescription. It is advisable to take care of diet and exercise daily to reduce your weight if you are overweight. Hope this helps. Take care. Good Luck. Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.