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Weight Gain Inspite Of Exercising, Body Aches. History Of Total Thyroidectomy. What Needs To Be Done?

I had cancer 2 years ago and had a total thyroidectomy . I take 100 mcg levothyroxine daily. It has been reduced over the past 2 years due to heart palpatations. I have 2 problems that are probably related to each other. I keep gaining weight (gained 20 lbs since surgery) even thought I walk for exercise and eat properly. My doctor advised me to do aeorbics, but honestly I am 58 years old and my entire body just aches. It seems to be muscles and bone related. I just feel bad every day of my life and I cannot stand it. I am miserable. I also cannot sleep at night (still). My doctor prescribed a couple of different meds for that (and said would help the palpations), but each one caused me to have vivid nightmares . I have my annual appointment with my Endo next month. Is there anything I need to ask him, tell him, etc. so I can get some help from this pain and miserable feeling each day. If it was not for my job forcing me to get out of the house, I would probably stay in house (and of course feel worse). Thanks for any help.
Mon, 6 Jan 2014
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Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
You are in in a state of anxiety, and depression. there may not be any thing more to ask your doctor, only thing is you may ask is it help full if the dose of levothyroxine is reduced.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. To have overall examination of the heart, digestive tract, orthopedic problems.
Avoid taking spices, junk foods, potato, other tubers, egg, chicken, and sea foods.
Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and
protein rich foods to improve the general health.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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Weight Gain Inspite Of Exercising, Body Aches. History Of Total Thyroidectomy. What Needs To Be Done?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. You are in in a state of anxiety, and depression. there may not be any thing more to ask your doctor, only thing is you may ask is it help full if the dose of levothyroxine is reduced. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. To have overall examination of the heart, digestive tract, orthopedic problems. Avoid taking spices, junk foods, potato, other tubers, egg, chicken, and sea foods. Take more of green leafy vegetables, pulses, sprouts,and protein rich foods to improve the general health. Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.