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A member asked:

I take levothyroxine .088mg for my thyroid, but the weight keeps going up and feel, look terrible(like flu symptoms) ?

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Weight: May not be related to your thyroid, presuming that your thyroid function tests are normal. You need to see our doctor for a check up

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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