HomeQuestions & AnswersDear doctor, it's my 14th week of pregnancy and yet I am unable to gain weight. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I'm on medication ever since. currently I am consuming 75 mcg Thyroxin every morning. my thyroid results are normal (T3, T4 and TSH) and Free T3 and T4. it's normal. I just wanted to mention that my T4 was slightly high but the endocrinologist said that it is due to the medication that I am on. I suspect that my dosage really needs to be reduced a bit so that my weight can increase. please guide what is to be done. Thank you.
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Dear doctor, it's my 14th week of pregnancy and yet I am unable to gain weight. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I'm on medication ever since. currently I am consuming 75 mcg Thyroxin every morning. my thyroid results are normal (T3, T4 and TSH) and Free T3 and T4. it's normal. I just wanted to mention that my T4 was slightly high but the endocrinologist said that it is due to the medication that I am on. I suspect that my dosage really needs to be reduced a bit so that my weight can increase. please guide what is to be done. Thank you.
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A. Hi mommy
Consult with your doctor in person for proper physical examination and treatment see your own treating doctor can guide you more and can solve your problems
Its better if your gynaecologist adjust your medicine dose
Do not try to reduce by yourself
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A. Hello dear! Just follow your doctor’s advice. If required take a personal second opinion. Eat a well balanced healthy diet and keep yourself hydrated healthy all through the day. Keep your doctor posted about any changes or developments. Good luck and take care.
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A. Mam in these cases we cannot give you a correct it is only or Dr gas so whatever doubts you have associated you kindly take a proper guidance from your doctor only and go ahead as per their suggestion because they would be able to clear all your doubts associated with the issue that you are having it would be difficult for me to give you a correct assistance on thatWrite Your Answer Here
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