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Is Hairfall And Weightgain Normal While Being On Levothyroxine?

I have hypothyroidism. I have been on a low dose of levothyroxine for about 4 or 5 yrs . I am losing my hair in a pretty good amount . My mother just dyed my hair for the 1st time in a year and she can t believe how thin my hair is . She must have said how surprised she was 5 times. IXve gained 29 pounds in the last 3 mths. I am on Sonata 1 before bed and one when I wake up about 4 hrs later. This is because I can t sleep. Can you tell me what eelse I should look for in the case of maybe my hypo. Is in need of maybe a hire dose or what else u think it can be ?
Wed, 10 Sep 2014
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The dose of levothyroxine you are on may be too low. The symptoms you are describing are consistent with hypothyroidism. That would be the first thing I would think of. You need to see your doctor and get your thyroid levels checked. This should be done on at least a yearly basis and whenever your symptoms change. Start there before considering any other conditions. Hope this helps.
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Is Hairfall And Weightgain Normal While Being On Levothyroxine?

The dose of levothyroxine you are on may be too low. The symptoms you are describing are consistent with hypothyroidism. That would be the first thing I would think of. You need to see your doctor and get your thyroid levels checked. This should be done on at least a yearly basis and whenever your symptoms change. Start there before considering any other conditions. Hope this helps.