What could be the root cause of constant constipation, bloating, feeling heavy after eating very little, and trouble sleeping in someone whose thyroid is well-controlled on Thyronorm 100 mg, especially when various other treatments have failed to provide relief? | Apollo Pharmacy

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What could be the root cause of constant constipation, bloating, feeling heavy after eating very little, and trouble sleeping in someone whose thyroid is well-controlled on Thyronorm 100 mg, especially when various other treatments have failed to provide relief?

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What could be the root cause of constant constipation, bloating, feeling heavy after eating very little, and trouble sleeping in someone whose thyroid is well-controlled on Thyronorm 100 mg, especially when various other treatments have failed to provide relief?

Asked by Female, 42 · 9 days ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

9 days ago

Even when levothyroxine keeps your thyroid hormones in range, persistent digestive issues and insomnia can be linked to conditions like slow stomach emptying (gastroparesis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), or gut flora imbalances. Sometimes, how your body absorbs the medication plays a role too. I highly recommend discussing these symptoms with a gastroenterologist to explore these possibilities.

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