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Hello doctor, i have been back on my chronic meds eltroxin for 3 months now but are still getting cramps in my feet and my heart seems to skip a beat from time to time. is this related to the eltroxin (my dose was doubled for past 2 months)?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Eltroxin: It is possibly related . Would check your TSH/T4 and free T4 level . parathyroid hormone level and also check calcium, potassium and magnesium level as abnormal levels could cause cramps as well. F/U with MD

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/16/2020

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A member asked:

Hello doctor, i have been back on my chronic meds eltroxin for 3 months now but are still getting cramps in my feet and my heart seems to skip a beat from time to time. is this related to the eltroxin (my dose was doubled for past 2 months)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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