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How To Get Relief From Cramps After Consuming Levothyroxine With Food?

hello. i take levothyroxine, and last 6 months, 100 mcg. i have terrible cramps in my hands, and from the knees down... they are terrible. plus my rib cage... also, my hair on top has thinned so much, you see my scalp.i take my pill early am. but i didnt think and took with my coffee, with creamer and sugar. lots of both. i was on a lessor dose for many years..75 mcg. i hae become potassium intolerant, and any time i have any food with it, i cramp and curl up in my body. horrible
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Some food that you can consume to relief cramps are:
-brown rice (contains vitamin B-6)
-walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds (rich in manganese, which eases cramps)
-olive oil and broccoli (contain vitamin E)
-chicken, fish, and leafy green vegetables

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How To Get Relief From Cramps After Consuming Levothyroxine With Food?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some food that you can consume to relief cramps are: -brown rice (contains vitamin B-6) -walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds (rich in manganese, which eases cramps) -olive oil and broccoli (contain vitamin E) -chicken, fish, and leafy green vegetables Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.