Thyroid problems

ladyj22
ladyj22 Posts: 146 Member
edited November 13 in Health and Weight Loss
How do you lose weight if your thyroid is crazy?
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  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    I have hypothyroidism so I've been taking natural supplements they don't help me lose weight, but they definitely help me control my weight better, when I take them my weight is more steady inspite of what I eat. And when I'm not taking them I seem to gain weight faster and easier. There are also certain food I try to stay away from that can cause it to act up
  • ladyj22
    ladyj22 Posts: 146 Member
    What supplements do you take? What kind of food should be avoided?
  • ladyj22
    ladyj22 Posts: 146 Member
    No not yet
  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    ladyj22 wrote: »
    What supplements do you take? What kind of food should be avoided?

    The supplement I take is 1 Body Thyriod support supplement you can get it off amazon for about $25, they also sell it at Vitamin Shoppes if I'm not mistaking

    The main food I stay away from is gluten, because it's more difficult for people with Hyothriodism to break down food that contain gluten, you don't have to give it up completely just minimize your intake. I kind a gave it up completely because that's what works for me.

    Also some veggies, particually cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale because it interferes with thyriod production especially if you have an iodine deficiency. These are some of my fave veggies I still eat them just not as much
  • ugwprincess
    ugwprincess Posts: 1 Member
    Hypothyroidism doesn't cause very much weight gain, which has been well proven by doctors. 5 to 10 pounds at most. If you have no other medical conditions, there is a very very low chance your thyroid is doing much to hinder weight loss.
  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    ladyj22 wrote: »
    What supplements do you take? What kind of food should be avoided?

    The supplement I take is 1 Body Thyriod support supplement you can get it off amazon for about $25, they also sell it at Vitamin Shoppes if I'm not mistaking

    The main food I stay away from is gluten, because it's more difficult for people with Hyothriodism to break down food that contain gluten, you don't have to give it up completely just minimize your intake. I kind a gave it up completely because that's what works for me.

    Also some veggies, particually cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale because it interferes with thyriod production especially if you have an iodine deficiency. These are some of my fave veggies I still eat them just not as much

    All of this does not necessarily apply, and I feel it's premature to suggest this before the OP has her thyroid functions under control with the proper medication.

    I have hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) and find that the things you mention - specifically gluten and cruciferous vegetables - are not an issue for me.

    And taking the "Thyroid Supplements" that are available can actually be dangerous:

    http://www.consumerreports.org/vitamins-supplements/never-take-thyroid-supplements/

    This issue needs to be addressed with a medical doctor. It's not something to screw around with on one's own.

    Of course everyone should consult with a doctor first before taking anything, but they should also look for alternatives if you don't want to take drugs, at least with supplements you know exactly what's inside of it. You can consult with a doctor that will give you meds that have worse side effect than what these Supplements contain which is really none at all, I looked at many options is this is the best if you want to take care of it naturally with out side effects from harmful drugs. And Everyone is different what might work for me may not work for others, but at least I can share for those who are willing to try it out.

    Doctors are alway trying to steer people away from natural cures, I did a lot of research both medically and other wise so like I said this is what worked for me so I shared it.

  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    ladyj22 wrote: »
    What supplements do you take? What kind of food should be avoided?

    The supplement I take is 1 Body Thyriod support supplement you can get it off amazon for about $25, they also sell it at Vitamin Shoppes if I'm not mistaking

    The main food I stay away from is gluten, because it's more difficult for people with Hyothriodism to break down food that contain gluten, you don't have to give it up completely just minimize your intake. I kind a gave it up completely because that's what works for me.

    Also some veggies, particually cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale because it interferes with thyriod production especially if you have an iodine deficiency. These are some of my fave veggies I still eat them just not as much

    All of this does not necessarily apply, and I feel it's premature to suggest this before the OP has her thyroid functions under control with the proper medication.

    I have hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) and find that the things you mention - specifically gluten and cruciferous vegetables - are not an issue for me.

    And taking the "Thyroid Supplements" that are available can actually be dangerous:

    http://www.consumerreports.org/vitamins-supplements/never-take-thyroid-supplements/

    This issue needs to be addressed with a medical doctor. It's not something to screw around with on one's own.

    Of course everyone should consult with a doctor first before taking anything, but they should also look for alternatives if you don't want to take drugs, at least with supplements you know exactly what's inside of it. You can consult with a doctor that will give you meds that have worse side effect than what these Supplements contain which is really none at all, I looked at many options is this is the best if you want to take care of it naturally with out side effects from harmful drugs. And Everyone is different what might work for me may not work for others, but at least I can share for those who are willing to try it out.

    Doctors are alway trying to steer people away from natural cures, I did a lot of research both medically and other wise so like I said this is what worked for me so I shared it.

    Here's where you are misinformed. There are absolutely *no* regulations regarding the content, strength, purity or efficacy of any supplements that are available that proclaim to aid (or in some cases even cure) thyroid issues, among many other ailments.

    I've had Hashimoto's for 35 years. It is well managed and controlled by taking varying levels of prescribed medication depending on what stage my disease is currently in. I feel it is irresponsible to suggest foregoing proper medication in favour of unregulated and potentially dangerous supplement alternatives, regardless of how "natural" you may think they are.

    tl;dr : Big Pharma is *not* evil.

    Like I said everyone is different and different things work for different people, I'm not old enough to have had to deal with this for that many years, but the years that I've have this has worked for me better than any prescription has ever. I think it's better to let someone know about these alternative because they could be like me, and has tried many things but can't find what works for them.

    There's no reason to be condescending, everyone is entiled to there opinion, and I'm just sharing my experience just like everyone else, I'm not talking out of my butt or making things up out of thin air, these are thing I actually took time to educate myself about through tons of reseach, questions and evidence.

    and there are just certain drugs I don't take especially if they have too many side effects, it will just make your condition worse than what it already is.
  • Stefmoray
    Stefmoray Posts: 19 Member
    I have Hashimoto's and have taken Synthroid for 20 years. I've gained and lost the same 30 lbs over these years too. It is a constant struggle for me. I've counted calories for the most part for several years and get daily exercise (have a sedentary job though). But since Menopause struck I really can't seem to lose weight. I work harder now instead of daily walks I do Body Combat and Spin classes but my weight is not going down. I do believe that Hashimoto's does make it more challenging to stay fit!
  • ccsernica
    ccsernica Posts: 1,040 Member
    edited December 2016
    CSARdiver wrote: »
    The simple fact that regulatory agencies do not regulate these products tells you that they can have little to no impact on the body. ...but placebo is a powerful force.
    Some caution is required here, I think. Placebo can help considerably with nonspecific subjective symptoms, but there's no evidence they do anything at all for the underlying pathology. With a placebo treatment, someone with hypothyroidism might feel less tired or otherwise symptomatic, but they'll still at elevated risk for the complications normally associated with hypothyroidism.

    There's a discussion of this very subject at SBM today, as it happens.
  • Aw0627
    Aw0627 Posts: 82 Member
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    Aw0627 wrote: »
    ladyj22 wrote: »
    What supplements do you take? What kind of food should be avoided?

    The supplement I take is 1 Body Thyriod support supplement you can get it off amazon for about $25, they also sell it at Vitamin Shoppes if I'm not mistaking

    The main food I stay away from is gluten, because it's more difficult for people with Hyothriodism to break down food that contain gluten, you don't have to give it up completely just minimize your intake. I kind a gave it up completely because that's what works for me.

    Also some veggies, particually cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale because it interferes with thyriod production especially if you have an iodine deficiency. These are some of my fave veggies I still eat them just not as much

    All of this does not necessarily apply, and I feel it's premature to suggest this before the OP has her thyroid functions under control with the proper medication.

    I have hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's) and find that the things you mention - specifically gluten and cruciferous vegetables - are not an issue for me.

    And taking the "Thyroid Supplements" that are available can actually be dangerous:

    http://www.consumerreports.org/vitamins-supplements/never-take-thyroid-supplements/

    This issue needs to be addressed with a medical doctor. It's not something to screw around with on one's own.

    Of course everyone should consult with a doctor first before taking anything, but they should also look for alternatives if you don't want to take drugs, at least with supplements you know exactly what's inside of it. You can consult with a doctor that will give you meds that have worse side effect than what these Supplements contain which is really none at all, I looked at many options is this is the best if you want to take care of it naturally with out side effects from harmful drugs. And Everyone is different what might work for me may not work for others, but at least I can share for those who are willing to try it out.

    Doctors are alway trying to steer people away from natural cures, I did a lot of research both medically and other wise so like I said this is what worked for me so I shared it.

    Here's where you are misinformed. There are absolutely *no* regulations regarding the content, strength, purity or efficacy of any supplements that are available that proclaim to aid (or in some cases even cure) thyroid issues, among many other ailments.

    I've had Hashimoto's for 35 years. It is well managed and controlled by taking varying levels of prescribed medication depending on what stage my disease is currently in. I feel it is irresponsible to suggest foregoing proper medication in favour of unregulated and potentially dangerous supplement alternatives, regardless of how "natural" you may think they are.

    tl;dr : Big Pharma is *not* evil.

    Like I said everyone is different and different things work for different people, I'm not old enough to have had to deal with this for that many years, but the years that I've have this has worked for me better than any prescription has ever. I think it's better to let someone know about these alternative because they could be like me, and has tried many things but can't find what works for them.

    There's no reason to be condescending, everyone is entitled to there opinion, and I'm just sharing my experience just like everyone else, I'm not talking out of my butt or making things up out of thin air, these are thing I actually took time to educate myself about through tons of reseach, questions and evidence.

    and there are just certain drugs I don't take especially if they have too many side effects, it will just make your condition worse than what it already is.

    I fail to see where I was condescending.

    But I will stand by it being inappropriate to even mention supplements to a person who hasn't had her thyroid issues (if they exist) addressed by her physician as yet. At this point, were she to follow your advice and look into supplements, it could have some potentially dangerous consequences for her.

    I honestly feel that your education in this area may be incomplete or perhaps just one-sided. Please put forward your "tons of research and evidence" if you are certain your idea has merit, because the legitimate medical community strongly disagrees with you.

    Most of my research was done by asking different doctors directly about both prescription and supplements and looking into every single thing used in the supplements thoroughly before I even considered taking them, I'm very caution of what I put in my body.

    And as it concerns the OP I didn't tell her to take anything I simply told her what I do, I would think that anyone would consult a doctor before taking any medication or supplement to see if it's right and safe for them. so I agree with you there, she should see if she actually has a thyroid problem before looking into how to treat it.

    Of course, there is a huge disagreement, there is also a huge disagreement with taking certain prescription drugs doesn't mean they don't work for some people. Even with us you have what works for you, and I have what works for me and it's all cool as long as everyone is healthy.





  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    I really don't have anything to add but 2 of my older dogs are on thyroid medication. Its an inexpensive twice a day pill that has corrected their health amazingly. The same one someone here mentioned, Lyvoxy-whatever (generic). Cheap online. Improved weight, improved coat etc. It just seems that thyroid issues are fairly common and have a decent prognosis with maintenance medication. (Call it a supplement if it makes you feel better.)
  • Hungry_Shopgirl
    Hungry_Shopgirl Posts: 329 Member
    Sharon_C wrote: »
    I've been on medication for my thyroid for nearly 10 years. It's not any harder to lose weight with my thyroid condition because I have it under control. See a doctor. Get on the proper medication if that is what is required. DO NOT TAKE SUPPLEMENTS! Believe me, you do not want to mess with your thyroid. It can make you sick and miserable. Get a good doctor that you trust (it took me years to find a good thyroid doctor).

    I can't stress any of this enough. Don't mess with your health by taking unregulated supplements.

    ^^^So much THIS

    BTW, hey, me too! Well, actually, 11 years since diagnosis. When I hit my highest weight 3 years ago I was convinced it "HAD" to be because of hypothyroidism. Got my levels checked: nope, all normal. Darn! So I had to just focus on CICO like all the other mortals out there ;-)
  • liftorgohome
    liftorgohome Posts: 25,455 Member
    Talk to your doctor about going on T-3 or T-4 to lower your thyroid to lose weight. I've taken T-3 on a diet and it works good for men. 2 weeks on, 1 off, then repeat.
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