Hypothyroid

spm2010

I was diagnosed 3 years ago with an underactive thyroid, the Dr at the time refused to treat me and I thought I finally found another one who would be he has also refused as I am "not too bad for medication" as he puts it. I am in the process of finding another Dr as I am done trying to convince them that my levels may not be bad but I am miserable. I gained 25lbs and no matter what I can not lose it, exhausted 24/7, hair loss and pretty much every single symptom I have. So I was wondering if there was anything natural I could take to help boost my thyroid back to where it should be and help me finally lose weight. Has anyone tried anything that actually worked (especially with losing weight)...I would like some reviews for any supplements you may have taken or if someone you know has and it has worked for them. I am tired of putting in 100% effort to get nothing out of it.

eDonatti

I think that it's good that you're looking for another Dr.

I personally know nothing about hypothyroid besides the symptoms. Plus that's a medical condition so I don't think I would pass any unchecked information as hormones are not something to mess with.

I do hope you'll find specialist who will be able to help!!! All the best!

spm2010

It will be 4 years come Christmas, not treating it can make it a lot worse so if something even helps a bit until I find a Dr that actually gives a *kitten* Ill take it lol

dramaqueen45

What is your TSH level? Sometimes the levels that are considered in the normal range may not be your normal. I had a radioactive iodine treatment years ago because I was hyperthyroid (it was kind of nice because I could eat anything and stay thin- but obviously not healthy long term). I would get my blood tested after being on my thyroid meds and would be told my numbers were "fine". Ask what your numbers actually are, and if too high find another doctor until you get them down where you feel better. I knew I felt sluggish but was told I was "fine" with my levels. I asked for my meds to be upped because I didn't feel fine. The normal range is .33-5.33 and now the new range I think is more like .3-3. I am even thinking of asking for another increase because I am having a difficult time losing more weight and I am noticing hair loss (although menopause could be the culprit). I was told once when I was first diagnosed by a friend who was also a nurse and hypothyroid herself that I would probably have to go up to 150 mcg of synthroid because of my small build. I am at 100 mcg and have been for years. Before and when I was told I was "fine" I was at 75 mcg.

Do research, figure out what is best for you, find a doctor who will listen to you. It's not just weight loss but also just an overall feeling of low energy that takes over when your thyroid is too low. What is making your thyroid underactive? For me, even though I was hyperactive, I was also turning hypoactive at the same time because my body was making antibodies that were attacking and killing my thyroid slowly. So again we did the radioactive iodine because it would eventually die anyway and being hyperactive for the long term was not healthy.

divediva2

If you have not found a doctor, consider going to an endocrinologist. They special in disease of the endocrine system, thyroid is under this specialty. You need to get a full work up, TSH, T3, T4 and the Thyroid Antibody screen. I was diagnosed in early March, my medication is the lowest dose. I have noticed a slight improvement in my energy and I actually sweat at the gym now. Otherwise no other changes. I am still not losing weight but I know that will be difficult even with the medication. Something I have read quite a bit about is inflammation and how it affects your thyroid. I am going to try the Whole30 program, it is a nutrition program that eliminates the food groups that cause inflammation. Once you have completed 30 full days, you can start to add back the food groups one at a time. Good luck.