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What Causes Constipation And Knee Pain While On Thyroid Medication?

hello I m on thyroid pills and I was on 125 mg they raised it about 3 mo. ago to 137 my first fill I got at one pharmacy when I had it refilled I went to a different pharmacy and the pills were oblong rather then round the new one I m having trouble swallowing they get hung up in my throat some times and I m having trouble with bowl movements I have pain in my knees some times and pinching pain some times. I have never had a problem with my thyroid meds prior to these last refills can you help in letting me know what could be the problem I also seem have higher anxiety and mood swings
Wed, 6 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can take Tramadol and Paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days. Take Cremalax 1 tab at night. Apply hot water bag on affected site, drink water, gargle, apply Diclofenac spray at pain site.

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What Causes Constipation And Knee Pain While On Thyroid Medication?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can take Tramadol and Paracetamol combination 2 times a day for five days. Take Cremalax 1 tab at night. Apply hot water bag on affected site, drink water, gargle, apply Diclofenac spray at pain site. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.