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A member asked:

What to do if i weigh 240 pounds what will synthroid (thyroxine) .100 mcg do for my weight?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you are: Hypothyroid - it may help to burn calories (less sluggish metabolism).

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Hello, I was recently diagnosed with Hypo & Hashimotos and its sent me into early menopause with a 50 pound weight gain. I am trying to figure out how to combat all of this. I am taking 75mcg of Synthroid Hypothyroidism, Hashimotos, and Menopause?

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Can i lose weight on 150 mcg thyroxine?

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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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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

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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