Hello,
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I can understand your concern regarding to your weight gain but before suggesting you to take eltroxine some further exams are needed:
-CBC (
Complete Blood Count, also known as Hemogram; includes -
Hemoglobin, WBC and Platelet counts)
-Electrolytes (Sodium and Potassium in particular)
-HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin = your last 3 months' glucose average).
-Liver function tests (SGOT , SGPT, Albumin,
Bilirubin,
Alkaline Phosphatase)
-Kidney function tests (BUN,
Creatinine)
-TSH (checks your thyroid)
-Free T4 (this too checks your thyroid)
-25 hydroxy Vitamin D levels (ideal range 40 to 60 ng/ml = 100 to 150 nmol/liter)
-Calcium
None of these tests require any fasting and can be done at any time of the day.
For a personalised comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: HCM Dr. Guni
Kind regards,
dr.Mirjeta