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Re: addendum: I'm 26, 1 child whos 4 years old, I have taken Ortho Tri Cyclen for 4 years.
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:04 -0500 (CDT)
Not a doctor but you may want to have your thyroid checked. The
symptoms (weight gain and dry course hair) are signs of hypothyroidism.
I rapidly gained 43 lbs and found out it was my thyroid.
Good luck!
At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, C wrote:
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>At Wed, 30 Apr 2003, C wrote:
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>>In the past two years, I've RAPIDLY gained nearly 40 lbs (I'm only
>>5'5"), to the point where I am technically over weight now. I started
>>eating less, eating healthier, and exercising more. I've always
>>exercised moderately. Despite this, I am still CONSISTANTLY and RAPIDLY
>>gaining weight. Each week I don't fit into something I fit into last
>>week. Over the past few months, I've also noticed that my hair has
>>become very course and dry. My face has become dry and patchy. No
>>products help. I drink plenty of water. Also, at the end of the day,
>>my mouth becomes so dry it's painful. When the weight gain started, I
>>saw a doctor who did some lab work and said I was fine. However,
>>everything is getting worse. I think there is something really wrong
>>with me, but I have no idea what it might be. I'd like to be able to go
>>to the doctor and have a guess as to why this is happening, rather than
>>having them do nothing and say "oh, that just happens when you get
>>older".
>>
>>Any ideas?
>>
>>thanks
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