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What Causes Increased Weight Gain After Decreasing Thyronorm Dosage?

Hello Doctor,Im a hypothyroid patient for the past 20 years.in theses yeard I gained 25 kgs of weght.I was taking 100mcg of thyronorm. last year my dosage was reduced to 88mcg, since then my weight increased rapidly. i gained 10kgs. I spoke to the doctor but there was no response.Because of this i started to get back pain, leg pain, shortness of breath and high pressure..right now my THS is1.48. Is the dosage reason for my weight gain? my diet is balanced. Please help me.
Wed, 4 Oct 2017
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Hello and greetings

As per your description, it seems that the current dosage of thyronorm isn't adequate for your hypothyroidism which is why it's symptoms are returning back including weight gain.

I would advise you to go back to your old dosage and see if you get positive results.

Get your thyroid profile also checked as with that accurate dosage can be decided.

Thanks.
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What Causes Increased Weight Gain After Decreasing Thyronorm Dosage?

Hello and greetings As per your description, it seems that the current dosage of thyronorm isn t adequate for your hypothyroidism which is why it s symptoms are returning back including weight gain. I would advise you to go back to your old dosage and see if you get positive results. Get your thyroid profile also checked as with that accurate dosage can be decided. Thanks.