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I went off birth control due to awful migraine and have gained over 25 lbs in a month. i've cut my food in half and keep gaining. i'm tired too. ?

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Weight gain: Please do a home pregnancy test. Also, check you thyroid lab tests, a TSH and free T4 to look for low thyroid function.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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