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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
dieting supplements and synthroid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
dieting supplements and synthroid
by hawkfan, Aug 08, 2006 12:00AM
Can I take over the counter diet supplements if I am on Synthroid? If not what can I do to lose weight before I lose my mind? I am on 225 mcg of Synthroid. I was diagnosed this past March with Follicular and Papillary Cancers. I had my thyroid removed and underwent I131 treatment. I am so much overweight now that my body is started to take the effects of it. I have tried numerouse weight loss and exercise programs and can not seem to lose a pound. I am 5'1" and 180 lbs. HELP!!!!
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 09, 2006 12:00AM
, Aug 09, 2006 12:00AM
You can take OTC supplements -- watch the heart rate and blood pressure -- these are not likely to help long-term with weight--- keeping calorie balance negative is the key to long-term success -- it takes a long time to lose weight (a pound a month is fine).
Member Comments (2)
by straw_citizen, Aug 09, 2006 12:00AM
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by Rhonda37716, Mar 20, 2009 08:21AM
A related discussion, can't lose weight on syntrhoid reading are in range was started.
