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I want to gain weight but i have an overactive thyroid. lost too much weight, what do you recommend?
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Thyroid: Need to have your thyroid treated and then on to a diet and exercise program. When you are euthyroid may gain weight from that alone.
Answered 5/2/2013
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Correcting: Hyperthyroidism first then weight should begin to normalize.
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