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I lost approx 40 pounds last year and had a goiter in my thyroid now after my doctor decreased my synthroid (thyroxine) from.112 to .1 mcg i have gained all the w?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Check tsh: If your TSH is in the normal range, then you are on the right dose of medication. Will need to pay better attention to diet and exercise.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I lost approx 40 pounds last year and had a goiter in my thyroid now after my doctor decreased my synthroid (thyroxine) from.112 to .1 mcg i have gained all the w?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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