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Hv hoshimoto/hypothyroid. lost 135 lbs 5 yrs ago thru healthy eating & lots of excercise. i hv gained 35 lbs back. cortisol high & cn tht cause gain?
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Probably, but: with hypothyroidism, uncontrolled, you can have weight gain too easily, not necessarily the cortisol alone, and you are on prednisone, better follow up with your 1ry MD / Endocrinologist. Let me congratulate you for achieving this weight loss through exercise and diet, best wishes
Answered 1/19/2017
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