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My mother has hypothyroidism of 6.0. she is on medication of thyroxine sodium 50 mcg. plz suggest some calcium rich supplement for her as she is weak.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Calcium: There are calcium pills or drugs but it would be much smarter to drink milk containing calcium. Always available and not expensive.

Answered 3/21/2016

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A member asked:

My mother has hypothyroidism of 6.0. she is on medication of thyroxine sodium 50 mcg. plz suggest some calcium rich supplement for her as she is weak.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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