Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Suggest Treatment For Under Active Thyroid
I am 47 years, weighs 88kg and is 1,73m. I have an underactive thyroid and use 0.1mg eltroxin a day. My weight has suddenly increased (5kg in one month) although I am excercising. Would it be better for me to change to diotroxin. I am dieting and excercising more and nothing helps.
Wed, 24 Aug 2016
Hello,
I read carefully your concerns.
First you have to check the TSH level, if it is still high than the dose is mot enough and you should raise the dose.
If the TSH level is within the normal ranges with 100 mcg of eltroxin than it means that the medication is working and there is no need to change rather than to try to find out another cause for your overweight with your treating physician
Hope i have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
I read carefully your concerns.
First you have to check the TSH level, if it is still high than the dose is mot enough and you should raise the dose.
If the TSH level is within the normal ranges with 100 mcg of eltroxin than it means that the medication is working and there is no need to change rather than to try to find out another cause for your overweight with your treating physician
Hope i have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Thyroid disease
Loading Online Doctors....