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I have grave disease and my thyroids removed in dec. i am now taking levothyroxine 137mg. whats a safe way to loose weight besides diet and exercise?
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That's only way: Make sure you're on brand name T4 replacement and you levels are normal. From there on it's diet and exercise like anyone else who never had a thyroid problem.
Answered 1/15/2015
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