... on a 100 Mg dose. I have gained 40 lbs .I may have to se an endocrinologist? Or, the dose needs to be increased. I’m on the Mediterranean diet and I should not be gaining weight. I go to gym 3 days per week for 2/2.5 hours, eat twice per day and continue to gain, my A1C is climbing, pre diabetic all due to weight gain, did anyone experience this problem?
Levothyroxine - For 2.5 years I have developed hypothyroidism. Current physician PCP, has me…
Question posted by Nypd18424 on 19 Sep 2023
Last updated on 19 September 2023 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
19 Sep 2023
Hi! Hypothyroidism might be the problem as it can change your metabolism in ways that can cause weight gain. Diet and exercise can help but it can’t totally stop it. Usually levothyroxine causes weight loss if anything. Is your doctor monitoring you and have you had blood work to check your thyroid levels recently? 100mcg (0.1mg) isn’t a really high dose and you’ve got plenty of room for an adjustment if your tests indicate that. There could be other factors too so you need to contact your doctor and get professional advice if you haven’t talked to them lately. Best regards and good luck to you.
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