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Asked 1/15/2011

Can tyroid cause weight gain ?

About 10 years ago i had my thyroids remove because of cancer. sence ive gain 50 pounds. iwas told that it dose not cause weight. but i don't beleave them , but also confused

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/1 - Submitted 1/17/2011

Yes. If you aren't taking thyroid supplements, see your doctor and get some. One woman I knew who took thyroid pills gained a lot of weight just because she was taking them at the wrong time of day, so you want to discuss this with your doc AND your pharmacist.

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