Does hypothyroidism make weight loss difficult?

Hello,

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I understand your concern.

First, the thyroid condition you have may cause the symptoms. Second, water retention and the symptoms can be a part of taking the medication Fluoxetine. Therefore, I recommend stopping the medicine. Abdominal distension, if associated with nausea and related to food intake, may suggest severe gastritis.

Water retention could be due to the following:

1. Cardiac problem.
2. Heart problem.
3. Lack of blood protein.
4. Too much stress.
5. Lack of sleep (cause of weight gain).

So, I recommend the following investigations:

1. Testing the thyroid profile again, along with thyroglobulin.

2. Vitamin D test.

3. Getting an endoscopy.

4. Kidney function test with albumin and protein.

5. Echocardiography.

My advice:

1. Take a tablet of Pantoprazole 40 mg twice daily on an empty stomach after consulting your specialist doctor.

2. Practice yoga and meditation.

3. Listen to some soft music before sleeping.

4. Continue thyroid medications for the time being.

Kindly revert back with the test reports.

Thank you.