Will I lose weight once I start taking thyroid medication?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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1+ Yrs

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Hypothyroidism can cause weightgain and you start loosing weight with medication and physical activity

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Answered 04/07/2025

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What is the best exercise for diabetics?

Walking, Yoga, Swimming, and more. The aim should be to have a regular exercise regimen for at least 5 - 6 days in a week, not the type of exercise.

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I'm experiencing a lot of hair loss and I'm pretty sure it's linked to my hypothyroidism and PCOS. I'm also deficient in Vitamin B12 and D. My doctor suggested I use Proanagen lotion and tablets. Do you think these will help with the hair fall? I'm really concerned and want to know if this treatment is effective.

Yes you can use them,follow as adviced by your doctor

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I'm dealing with vitamin deficienciesit looks like my vitamin D and B12 levels are low. Vitamin D is at 14.92 ngml and B12 is at 202 pgml. What could these low levels mean for my health, and what steps should I take to address this? I'm a bit worried about the impact they might have on me.

I recommend taking "Drisdol" at a dosage of 50,000 IU once a week for 8 weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 800-2000 IU per day. For Vitamin B12 deficiency, I recommend taking "Cyanocobalamin" at a dosage of 1000 mcg once daily for a few weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of 100-200 mcg per day.

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