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Suggest Ways To Loose Weight During Hypothyroidism

I have hypothyroidism, I m 52, menopausal and I have not had a period since June. In July I started gaining weight and to date have gained 15 lbs. I take med. for my thyroid 100 mcg daily. Should I be worried something else is going on. I m trying to loose the weight but just keep gaining.
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem....hypothyroid can lead to inc weight gain despite low apetite...if u were in my clinic i would have done ur TFTs so that i can give u a proper drug dosage and also ask u to do exercise it would helps to inc ur metoblic function..I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask.

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Dr.Asad Riaz.
General and Family Physician..
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Suggest Ways To Loose Weight During Hypothyroidism

Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Asad Riaz, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem....hypothyroid can lead to inc weight gain despite low apetite...if u were in my clinic i would have done ur TFTs so that i can give u a proper drug dosage and also ask u to do exercise it would helps to inc ur metoblic function..I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask. Regards. Dr.Asad Riaz. General and Family Physician..