I have hypothyroidism. Would love to add friends that have this as well.

bharatirats

mustloseweight2015 wrote: »

I have it too. I got diagnosed about 4 years ago and soon after the diagnosis, I got pregnant. So between the weight I had put on initially plus the baby weight, I have a bunch of weight to lose. What I have noticed is that for me, hypothyroidism has made losing weight difficult but not impossible. When I am very careful about my weight and stay under my calories and work out, the weight does come off. But somewhat slower. Also, I can't afford too many off-track days. I have a long way to go though, so we'll see. Feel free to add me....

Same story with me. I got pregnancy and hypothyroid report in the same week, 4 years ago, followed by lot of weigh gain.

Some how I managed to reduce to 6 Kgs in till sep. 2014.

But now again I regaining it, means already gained back to 3 kg

kevinkidder

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis here. I was diagnosed about 5 years ago. I am recently settling in to a dosage, probably due to the final and complete failure of my thyroid. My weight loss up until now has been a roller coaster.

My thyroid activity has been on a steady decline for the past 8 years or so. That being said, when I was diagnosed 5 years ago, I was at my heaviest (220+lbs). I was put on a light regiment of Synthroid, and I felt better, slept better and was able to lose some weight. In the next 6 months, my thyroid continued to decline and the medication wasn't as effective and by 3 months after my appointment, my weight loss was stagnant again. After seeing the doctor again, he increased the dosage and repeat, repeat, repeat every 6 months. Fast forward 5 years, and for the first time, my dosage hasn't needed to be increased.

I finally feel like I have a shot at losing the weight this time. It is frustratingly difficult to come to grips with the idea that no matter what you do, your body is working hard to make sure you have trouble with it.

dacspace

Hi all! I was diagnosed 2 years ago by my GP. It's been a struggle to get him to understand that just because my levels are now on the high "normal" side that I still don't feel right. My weight has yo-yo'ed for the past year or so despite my efforts. I'm planning a visit to an endo next month. I'd love to hear any advice on how to handle that appointment. Feel free to add me!

Realtree2429

annie422 wrote: »

Realtree2429 wrote: »

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago....you can add me I'll be honest, I haven't had my levels checked in over a year (bad me!) but I feel great when I take Armour Thyroid. Felt horrible on Synthroid!

Hi Realtree, what were your side effects on synthroid vs. Armour if you don't mind me asking? just starting to look into this and hope to talk to my doctor later today. they automatically prescribed me levothyroxine, but I get the feeling it's their default and not really specific to the patient.

Sorry, I lost track of this board When I was on Synthroid I felt "off", heart racing, shaky, and my hair started falling out. I only went on it because my pharmacy was having trouble filling my Armour....after about 2 months on Synthroid I found another pharmacy that could fill my Synthroid and vowed I would never ever go back!!!!!

Realtree2429

Oops, fill my Armour....

Azulsky

I was diagnosed with Hashimotos and hypo when I was ~12.

The most common side effect for me is the cold intolerance.

ekztawas

You can add me! I've been hypothyroid for about 4-5 years. My hypothyroidism is fairly minor; my prescription is just 50 mcg's now that I've lost most of the weight I gained.

bdawso88

You can add me I have hypothroid as well (due to Hashimoto's Disease) and was diagnosed in 2009. I also was just diagnosed with PCOS. I need more MFP friends.

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editorgrrl

MFP has a hypothyroidism & hyperthyroidism group: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). Thyroid meds (in my case, Synthroid & Cytomel) reduce the fatigue so I can be more active. But I still kept gaining & gaining until I learned to log everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly.

Anyone can add me, and/or PM me with any questions.

ksolksol

A couple of people on this thread were testing normal but at between 3 and 4.5. You might want to know there is some debate on what "normal" is, with some doctors believing it should be .3 to 3.0. I kept testing on the high end of what was considered normal and they kept saying I was fine, even though I had other symptoms -- extreme fatigue, weight gain, dry hair and skin, and thyroid nodules.

So if you are having symptoms, and you're testing high-normal, you might want to seek a second opinion.

editorgrrl

ksolksol wrote: »

A couple of people on this thread were testing normal but at between 3 and 4.5. You might want to know there is some debate on what "normal" is, with some doctors believing it should be .3 to 3.0. I kept testing on the high end of what was considered normal and they kept saying I was fine, even though I had other symptoms -- extreme fatigue, weight gain, dry hair and skin, and thyroid nodules.

So if you are having symptoms, and you're testing high-normal, you might want to seek a second opinion.

^^^This. A good endocrinologist will adjust your dosage(s) based on both your levels and on symptoms.

You have three treatment options:
• Armour (dessicated pig or pig & cow thyroid glands)
• Synthroid (levothyroxine), which is synthetic T4
• A combination of Synthroid & Cytomel (liothyronine), which is synthetic T3

Endos in the US are highly resistant to both Cytomel & Armour, so it's really important that we educate ourselves and ask questions. It took me a year & a half to persuade my doctor to prescribe Cytomel—even though my T3 was super low. And my quality of life is so much better now. Do not give up!

egomezz16

Hello! I too have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism two years ago. I was doing really well on Armour thyroid at 4 gr, Then my doctor said I was hyperthyroid and switched me to Nature Thyroid and lowered the dosage to 2gr. I gained almost 10 pds in a month. I don't feel like I used to but my doctor says it was because Im comparing it to when I was hyperthyroid. I'm so confused and frustrated. Has anyone had a similar experience? Also I went to an endo who put me on synthroid but I felt horrible, so I stopped going.

editorgrrl

My endo's the same way! I tell him I feel unwell, and he tells me I have unrealistic expectations about how good I should feel. Gah! Then he said "I don't know what your problem is, but it's not your thyroid."

My GP found my vitamins D & B12 are super low, so I'm taking supplements. Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Since Synthroid didn't work for you, try Synthroid + Cytomel.

portlandsundevil

I was diagnosed by my Naturopath about 4 years ago. I recently switched from Naturethroid to Armour and I really feel like it made a big difference in terms of my energy level and ability to focus. I also recently decided to go gluten-free so this may also have something to do with it; when I told my NP, she mentioned that gluten can inhibit the absorbtion of the thyroid so it could be a combination as to why I'm feeling better. I'm starting anew with my nutrition and weight loss goals as of today -- no gluten and limiting dairy, sugar, and sodium. Feel free to add me!

editorgrrl

portlandsundevil wrote: »

I also recently decided to go gluten-free so this may also have something to do with it; when I told my Naturopath, she mentioned that gluten can inhibit the absorbtion of the thyroid so it could be a combination as to why I'm feeling better.

I'm glad you feel better (yay!), but your Nauropath is wrong about any connection between thyroid & gluten.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/expert-answers/hypothyroidism-diet/faq-20058554

"Although claims about hypothyroidism diets abound, there's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will improve thyroid function in people with hypothyroidism."

edisonsbulb

Realtree2429 wrote: »

annie422 wrote: »

Realtree2429 wrote: »

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago....you can add me I'll be honest, I haven't had my levels checked in over a year (bad me!) but I feel great when I take Armour Thyroid. Felt horrible on Synthroid!

Hi Realtree, what were your side effects on synthroid vs. Armour if you don't mind me asking? just starting to look into this and hope to talk to my doctor later today. they automatically prescribed me levothyroxine, but I get the feeling it's their default and not really specific to the patient.

Sorry, I lost track of this board When I was on Synthroid I felt "off", heart racing, shaky, and my hair started falling out. I only went on it because my pharmacy was having trouble filling my Armour....after about 2 months on Synthroid I found another pharmacy that could fill my Synthroid and vowed I would never ever go back!!!!!

I also like Armour much better than Synthroid. I was hyperthyroid before, and Armour seems to take into account that my hypothyroidism is as a result of my radioactive iodine and not a genetic condition I had.

I lose and gain weight like normal when I'm properly medicated.

portlandsundevil

editorgrrl wrote: »

I'm glad you feel better (yay!), but your Nauropath is wrong about any connection between thyroid & gluten.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/expert-answers/hypothyroidism-diet/faq-20058554

"Although claims about hypothyroidism diets abound, there's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will improve thyroid function in people with hypothyroidism."

Interesting! Thanks for the link.

editorgrrl

I get my thyroid advice from my endocrinologist, the NIH, and the Mayo Clinic. There's an awful lot of misinformation out there.