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since the gastrenderitis i had 2 weeks ago i messed up my dose.i was supposed to take 4 days 125 levo and 3 100 but i was taking 125 everyday.then 100 for a day...i am losing weight could that be a reason?

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((125 x 4) + (100 x 3)) divided by 7 = an average dose of 114mcg per day.

((125 x 7) + 100) divided by 8 = an average dose of 122mcg per day.

(I'm not sure with your description of what you've actually been taking whether you were taking 125 for 6 days or 7 days.)

It isn't a huge difference, but gaining weight when the dose is put up isn't uncommon. Some lucky people lose weight. Do you have any other symptoms? Gastroenteritis will make people lose weight if they can't keep food down or it whizzes through the body with little or no digestion.

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Aurealis

It would be best to continue on normal dose and have a test after six weeks if you are still concerned about symptoms. Some illnesses really upset hormone levels, absorption etc.

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