Levothyroxin 50mcg Can I Gain Lost Weight Back?

i found out in june of 2015 i am hyperthyroidism and have graves disease. i was
eatting 6100 cals per day and still loosing weight. had my dose of iodine 131
and am now on levothyroxin 50mcg per day. i am 6' 1" and was down 132lbs!
not good. this weight was prior to my treatment and medication. i really want to kno if i can expect to get back to my ideal body weight for my height and frame which should be between 197-201 lbs. i lift weights regularly and still eat 4to 5 meals a day along with a protein supplement. can or will i be able to get back to where shoul be?

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Hello, Steve! How are you?

Weight loss is a normal symptoms of Grave's Disease, but as the situation is rectified, you should gain some back, but it may take time.

How long have you been on the Levothyroxine?

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, hair loss and weight changes.

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