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Is Levotyhroxine 50 Mcg Sufficient Dosage For Hypothyroidism As I Have Water Retention, Fatigue And Low Weight Gain?
Hi I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in July and I have been on 50mcg of levotyhroxine since then and my weight has increased by a stone, bloated stomach with abdominal pain sometimes, water retention,poor memory and fatigue but my doctor is unwilling to increase my dosage.please help as I feel my dose should be increased
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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Dosage of levothyroxine is depends upon level of TSH and other associated conditions.
Your doctor is the right person to judge your condition after clinical examination and investigations of thyroid profile.
It symptoms persist then consult your doctor again to review your condition.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Also take B12,folic acid,calcium,d3,minerals and other supplements.
Dosage of levothyroxine is depends upon level of TSH and other associated conditions.
Your doctor is the right person to judge your condition after clinical examination and investigations of thyroid profile.
It symptoms persist then consult your doctor again to review your condition.
Keep in touch with your doctor.
Also take B12,folic acid,calcium,d3,minerals and other supplements.
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