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Does Levothyroxine have a role in reducing my weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on Levothyroxine at 100 mg but have been having weight gain despite working out five days a week and eating very well. I am cold all the time, have headaches, dryness, brain fog and joint pain. I got my levels tested and my TSH is normal, even low, and T3 and free T4 are at the ve... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned, it appears that you have hypothyroidism. Well, you can increase your dose to 112 Levothyroxine as per your doctor, but mind you Levothyroxine is not actually a weight loss drug. Your symptoms could be improved ... Read Full »
I am gaining a lot of weight. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I am becoming overweight day by day. I do not have any problems with thyroid or any other systemic issues. So, what can I do now? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have a weight gain related issue. Orlistat is a very good drug to lose weight, but it should not be taken with anything else. Also, I suggest that you exercise 60 minutes daily and eat fruits a... Read Full »
I am worried my fiancee might get thyroid. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, The following is the thyroid function report of my fiancee. She is 22 years old. The TSH is 4.42, T4 is 7.53, and T3 is 1.30. Please have a look. Since her mother had a thyroid issue, I am worried that she could have it too. Do you think this could create any problem in the future? Wil... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. From the reports that you had attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that your future wife has an absolutely normal thyroid function. Let me answer each one of your questions. She has no thyroid problem. She... Read Full »
I started gaining a lot of weight. Do I need a thyroid operation because I am also deficient in B12?
Query: Hello doctor,I require assistance with my thyroid operation. I was also lacking in B12. I began to gain a lot of weight. I had my thyroid profile tested. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It appears you have subclinical hypothyroidism, and there is no need for treatment. We usually do not recommend treatment for this just wait and watch technique is used. You should repeat your thyroid function test ... Read Full »
I experience fatigue, abdominal pain and weight gain with multinodular goiter. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like some help with my blood test results as my doctor has not been able to help. I have a multinodular goiter with six nodules, the largest is 1.9 inch x 0.7 inch. I am particularly concerned about the high FT4 (while FT3 is below optimal level), high PTH, low vitamin D, high CRP... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the results that you have attached. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does not seem you have any thyroid disease as of now since your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is normal and your T3 and T4 are at acceptable leve... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at the end of last year. I have been taking Levothyroxine for the last two months. Due to some other health issue, I discontinued taking the medicine and delayed going back to my endocrinologist. I noticed that I gained 10 to 12 pounds in the last two w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From what you have mentioned, it appears that your weight gain is due to hypothyroidism. Although it is recommended that you do the thyroid function test and then start with your Levothyroxine. But since you are eag... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been taking Methimazole (Tapazole) 45 grams (15g each three times a day) for almost a month now for hyperthyroidism. I have noticed an extreme increase in appetite and have gained weight already. This is the only medicine I am currently taking. My question is: Is it safe to take ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. From what you have mentioned I suggest that you repeat your thyroid function test since hyperthyroidism does not cause weight gain. There is no interaction between the two Methimazole (Lactose monohydrate and Magnesiu... Read Full »
How can I gain weight and muscular body?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. A male with height 5.6 feet weight 101 lbs. I eat well but I look very slim and weak body. So, please give a good suggestion for a healthy and muscular body. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and it appears that you are underweight although you have a very good height. I suggest you take a high protein diet preferably if you are a non-vegetarian then take chicken, mutton, eggs daily. Also, try to eat small meals frequently. Take Ens... Read Full »
My TSH value is 6, but I was not suggested to take any medicine. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have done my TSH test recently and the result is 6.0 but my doctor did not suggest any medication. What should I do now? I am having many problems like weakness, gaining weight, dizziness, trembling, back pain, and waist pain. My skin is getting pale and dry day by day. I remain f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query as to why your doctor does not want to prescribe any medication for your raised TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). Well, in my opinion, he is right because your TSH is a bit high but not above 10 when we need to prescribe treatment for the same... Read Full »
Is it common to gain weight and then lose weight with Metformin?
Query: Hi doctor,I was told I have PCOS after a scan but after telling the doctors something was wrong as I kept gaining weight. I was put on Metformin but I started gaining even more weight so I stopped taking it. My facial hair increased and I still had very slow weight loss. I then started taking it aga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Yes, it is common to have weight loss with Metformin therapy and it is actually very good for you. You see Metformin decreases insulin resistance whic... Read Full »