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What Causes Fatigue, Weight Gain And Constipation While Treating Hypothyroidism?
I have hypothyroidism and my Dr upped my dose from 150mcg to 175mcg and I don t feel better, very fatigued, gained wt (and I m eating less) constipated which is not normal for me usually I have a lot of diarrhea. Is it OK for me to take a thyroid supplement too?
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
Hi,
Suggestive of inadequate levothyroxine dose. After having gone through your query I am of the opinion that you need to increase the dose of levothyroxine after consulting your treating doctor in a such a way that your TSH should be in the range of 0.3 to 3 units.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Suggestive of inadequate levothyroxine dose. After having gone through your query I am of the opinion that you need to increase the dose of levothyroxine after consulting your treating doctor in a such a way that your TSH should be in the range of 0.3 to 3 units.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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