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Hypothyroidism and Weight issue

2017-10-12 14:56:40
I am 5'4" and 100 kg. I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism in 2002 with TSH above 20. After taking 50 mcg Eltroxin it came down to 9.5 in 2009. Then 100 mcg Eltroxin I took and now my TSH is 1.46 in 2017. How much Eltroxin should I take ? Also my weight is not reducing. What to do ?
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Continue same dose of thyroxine Eat healthy and exercise regularly. Your current weight gain is not because of thyroid as it’s normal on treatment

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