Question 1

I want to take Orlistat for weight loss. My weight is 88 kg, height 5.2. I am currently on levothyroxine 50 mg and I do not have a gallbladder. My recent blood reports are:
Serum cholesterol: 228.2 mg/dl
HDL cholesterol: 41.49 mg/dl
LDL cholesterol: 168.3 mg/dl
Triglycerides: 206 mg/dl
VLDL: 41.20 mg/dl
HDL ratio: 5.50:1
Uric acid: 6.49 mg/dl
T3: 1.60
T4: 91.37
TSH: 5.24
I exercise daily. Can I safely take Orlistat in my case?

Question 2

Hello I am Nikesh. I have recently started weight training programme in local gym after a gap of around 4 to 5 years. I am only able to workout in gym for 3 or 4 days a week due to work related restrictions. I am taking 33 grams of whey protein 5 grams Bcaa 5 grams creatine only on workout days. I have high TSH level and take 100 to 150 mg of thyroxine daily. I also suffer from urticaria. I also would like to know what other supplements I can take to increase results of my workout like fat burners C4 testosterone etc to increase metabolism and if supplements I am already taking are safe for my medical conditions? My goals are proper fitness good body and weight loss of around 5 to 7 kg. My present weight is 85 kg height is 5 feet 9 inches and age is 36 years. Awaiting reply. Regards Nikesh Karsiya.

Question 3

Hi, I am 5 feet tall and weigh 74?kg. I also have thyroid issues. There is a lot of pressure on me to have a baby, and we are planning to conceive within a month. I am very concerned about my weight. What should I do? Is it possible to manage or reduce weight during pregnancy with just morning walks?

Could hypothyroidism be the reason I can't lose weight?

Yes

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