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Which Is The Best Treatment For Hshimoto's Thyroiditis?

have just been diagnosed with Hshimoto's Thyroiditis..am on 100mcg per day - weight ballooning daily...no relief to ll the horrible symptoms at all - in fact I feel worse. Headaches - rash - and getting very VERY fat ! Am now considering a gastric band. Your thoughts please ?
Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Dear sir, Hi! hashimotos's thyroiditis making you hypothyroid and making you gain weight is understandable. but after starting treatment and attaining normal thyroid balance, it is not thyroid alone which is responsible for your weight gain. you must start some daily activity and follow diet restrictions. Regards!
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Which Is The Best Treatment For Hshimoto's Thyroiditis?

Dear sir, Hi! hashimotos s thyroiditis making you hypothyroid and making you gain weight is understandable. but after starting treatment and attaining normal thyroid balance, it is not thyroid alone which is responsible for your weight gain. you must start some daily activity and follow diet restrictions. Regards!