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are there any meds for throid? putting on weight one
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are there any meds for throid? putting on weight one - #21683

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am taking thyronorm, increased recently to 100 * 4 days + 112 * 3 days, my tsh is perfect but keep putting on weight (diet has been the same for 5 yrs n is mostly healthy), ankles r still swollen and eyebrows are half gone. i dont feel good. it is impeding recovery fm chikangunya

Age: 63
Chronic illnesses: thyroid
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At age 63, with hypothyroidism (on Thyronorm), persistent weight gain, ankle swelling, thinning eyebrows, and sluggish recovery from chikungunya, it’s clear your body is struggling with deep metabolic and lymphatic stagnation.

Throughout the Day:

Sip warm water infused with jeera + ajwain + coriander seeds

Include fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, and bitter veggies (karela, methi) to reduce inflammation.

Homemade soups- (drumstick, bottle gourd, ridge gourd)

Moong dal, barley, millets

Avoid cold, sour dairy, gluten, sugar, and fried foods

Dinner: Early, light dinner (soups, cooked veggies, or khichdi)

Lifestyle Practices

Gentle walking + stretching daily (no intense workouts yet)

Elevate legs during rest for swelling

Warm sesame oil Abhyanga (massage) to boost circulation and lymph

Short midday rest, early light dinner, and regular sleep-wake cycle

Herbal & Ayurvedic Support -

Punarnavadi Kashayam –20ml BD Arogyavrdhini vati 2-0-2 Chandraprabha vati 2-0-2

Guduchi (Giloy) juice/giloy tabs– 2-0-2

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I truly understand what you’re going through. Your symptoms—despite a “normal” TSH—suggest deeper dosha imbalances and metabolic sluggishness, which modern tests often miss I offer personalized, root-cause-based consultations focusing on hormone balance, metabolism, and recovery from post-viral fatigue (like chikungunya).

If you’re open, I’d be happy to guide you with a paid consultation—this includes detailed history-taking, dosha analysis, dietary and herbal recommendations tailored to your needs.

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Tab. Kanchanar guggul 2-2-2 after meal Tab. Amruta guggul 2-2-2 after meal Tab. Aarogyavardhini 2-0-2 after meal Syp. Maharasnadi kwath 4tsp-0-4tsp in lukewarm Water Practice Yoga and streching exercise under guidance of yoga expert. Cycling, swimming or brisk walking for more than 40 min. Avoid bakery and dairy products, wheat flour, maida, minimize sugar intake,.

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DIVYA THYROGRIT TAB=2-2 TAB BEFORE MEAL TWICE DAILY

MEDHA VATI KANCHNAR GHAN VATI=2-2 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

KSHIR BALA OIL FOR HEAD MASSAGE ON NIGHT

MUSTURD OIL MASSGAE ON FOOR SOLES AT BED TIME SLOWLY SLOWLY YOUR THYROID ARE CURED THROUG AYURVEDA

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Anu oil 2 drops in each nostril once Tab. Triphala guggul 2-0-2 Tab. Punarnava mandoor 1-0-1 Syp. Kumariasav 10-0-10ml

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Avoid sour, fermented, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Aluretic 1-0-0 Tab.Arogyavardhini 2-0-2

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1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Kanchanara guggulu 1-0-1after food 3.Vidangatanduladi churnam 1tsp twice daily after food with hot water 4.Arogyavardhini vati 1-0-1after food

Practice SURYANAMASKARA Regularly, it will helps to Regulate Thyroid metabolism and thus helps to reduce weight

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Tab Sutasekahar Ras 1tab at 10.00AM and Manasmitra Vati 1tab od at night Tab Triphala Gugglu 2tab twice daily with warm water Anu Taila 2drop in both nostrils…

Avoid oily spicy food, junk food, packed food… Do Meditation and Pranayam regularly

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Divya Thyrogrit tablet 2-0-2 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Pranayam daily 5-10mins

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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee Take more water, leafy green Veggies, sprout, more salad Do yoga start with simple Surya namaskar daily Do pranayama regularly Do kapalbhati daily Do walking regularly atleast after every meal walk 500 steps Take tab Kanchanara guggulu 1tid after food Varunadi kashaya 15 ml bd before food Chitrakadi vati 1tid before food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of Virechana karma

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take trifala powder 1/2 tsf at with leukworm water at bedtime kaklarakshak yog 1-0-1 avoid screen before sleeping

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Do you have any history of high blood pressure,cardiac issues or renal problems ??Suggesting a full body checkup including ECG&RFT. Practise walking for half an hour daily morning and evening as an exercise. Rx: Punarnavadi kashayam:15 ml kashyam mixed with 60 ml of luke warm water,twice daily ,half an hour before breakfast and dinner

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Panchkarma for detoxification Kanchnar gugglu two times a day after meals Triphala churna half spoon with warm water two times a day

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Most of the cases of hypothyroidism are autoimmune in nature. With the help of Ayurveda treatment you can get complete relief in all your symptoms. You should take proper consultation, medicines and lifestyle modification to get rid of hypothyroidism.

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Helio. Take Phalatrikadi kadha 15 ml + 15 mlwaem water 2 times a dayafter food. Tab Punarnavadi gugul 2 Tab 2 times a Day after food Go for Panchkarma like shidhan and basti under ayurvedic doctor

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kindly check thyroid level 6months once…i think your dosage is not perfect…gaytarin (arya aushadi) on empty stomach 2

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Advising Kanchanara guggulu 2-0-2 A/F

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Hello

Ur Weight Gain and Swelling Due to Autoimmune Inflammatory and Metabolic changes Post Chicken Guniya and Water Retention due to Hypothyroidism.Might be Anemia Protein Deficiency also

• Undergo Full Body Blood Urine Test including Liver Kidney and Heart Functions

• HELPFUL AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

• Tab. Punarnavadi Mandur 1 -0-1 After Food • Tab.Gokshuradi Guggulu 2 -0-2 After Food • Dashmula Kadha 15 ml -0-15 ml After Food

• DO’S - Prefer Alkaline Nutritious Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Fibers Dry Fruits Mild Mobility Exercise Apple Pomegranate Ragi Beet Palak etc

• DON’TS:- Avoid Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Oily Fatty Greasy Fast Juck Foods Curd Excess Salt and Sugar Sedentary lifestyles

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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Avoid oily food, carbonate juices, coffee and processed foods, sweet, sour food. Avoid cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli and potato. Daily 30 mins walk in morning would be better. Do bhramari pranayama or chant Om mantra.

1) amrutadi guggulu 1-1-1 after food 2) kanchanara guggulu 2-0-2 before food 3) triphala choorna 0-0-1/2tsf with glass of hot water at bedtime

Follow this for month Then consult me.

Thank you

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Take care of your diet avoid processed food dairy products sugar meda starch oil nonveg food and take fruits vegetables and salads lemon juice regularly and yoga and exercise regularly Arogyawardhini wati Triphla gugulu Medohar gugulu Bhumiaamlaki swaras Triphla powder Trikatu powder Follow 3 month regular

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Hi,avoid sweet spicy creamy junk foods Proper hourly sleep Punarnavadi kashayam tablet 2-0-2 before food Varanadi kashayam tab 2-0-2before food Kanchanaraguggulu 1-0-1before food, chandraprabha 1tab twice daily after food Tab pranada 1-0-1 after food Slimit capsule and uricode capsule one each twice daily after food Do exercises start with whole body workout warm up do pavanamuktasana,ushtrasana , sethubandasana Fortyplus granules with milk at night check your vit d and calcium levels

Thank you

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I will advise you to take panchakarma therapy for weight management as your weight gets reduce your thyroid will also gets controlled and then we can slowly taper down the thryonorm

Internal. Medications 1. Yavaloha choorna 1 tsp with honey, morning empty stomach 2. Kanchanr guggulu 1-0-1 after food 3. Hamsapadadi kashyam 15ml -0- 15 ml + 45 ml water after food

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It sounds like you’re experiencing some troubling symptoms despite having regular thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, and dealing with post-chikungunya recovery. In Ayurveda, we often look for balance across body systems, so let’s consider a few possibilities. You might be experiencing an imbalance in the Kapha dosha, which can lead to weight gain, water retention, and feeling sluggish.

One of the steps could be focusing on improving your Agni or digestive fire. You can start by incorporating ginger, which enhances metabolism. Simply chew a slice of fresh ginger with a pinch of salt before meals, and it can aid your digestion. Also, since your diet has been the same for years, it may be useful to bring in some variety and include foods with heating properties like peppers, mustard seeds, or garlic to ignite the digestion. Reducing salty and sour tastes in the diet can also help reduce Kapha symptoms.

Regarding the swelling in the ankles, Ayurvedic practices suggest certain herbs like Punarnava that have diuretic properties. Decrease Kapha-aggravating foods such as dairy products, sweets, and heavy oils. Instead, favor whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

Lifestyle changes can also significantly help. Ensure you’re engaging in regular exercise that suits your body’s capacity—perhaps yoga or a brisk walk as chikungunya recovery allows. Pranayama, specifically Kapalabhati or Bhastrika, can help increase detoxification.

Do keep in mind while these steps can support your situation, maintaining the thyroid medication prescribed by your allopathic doctor is essential. As always, before you proceed with any Ayurvedic recommendations, please consult with your healthcare provider or a local Ayurveda practicnare to ensure safety as individial conditions can vary greatly. Your holistic wellbeing requires careful balance between different health perspectives.

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