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What to do if i weigh 240 pounds what will synthroid (thyroxine) .100 mcg do for my weight?
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If you are: Hypothyroid - it may help to burn calories (less sluggish metabolism).
Answered 9/28/2016
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My TSH is .913, T4 Free id 1.95 and T4 is 14.6. I take .88 mcg of Synthroid (thyroxine) daily. sluggish and can't lose weight. 53 year-old male. Is .88 right?
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I have an autoimmune thyroid problem, i was on 50 mcg thyroxine when i experienced weight loss. Now I am on 100 mcg but gaining weight, why is that?
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I have hashimoto. My LDL higher, TSH lower, and weight up. Dr. Dbled Synthroid (thyroxine) (to 150 mcg) on sat and sun only. Why not increase equal amt everyday?
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