Thyroid Problems

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  • editorgrrl
    editorgrrl Posts: 7,060 Member
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    Thyroid disease is diagnosed by blood tests (plus an ultrasound, in autoimmune cases), and is treated with medication (as is diabetes).

    I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease). I lost way more slowly than most MFPers, but I did it just like everybody else—by eating at a deficit. Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    MFP has a Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
  • sherryred73
    sherryred73 Posts: 4 Member
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    I had my thyroid removed about 8 years ago. I told my doctor something wasn't right for 2 years, she gave me antidepressants and she only relied on TSH test. Finally she noticed it was enlarged and sent me for an ultrasound then a needle biopsy. The biopsy came back suspicious so they removed my thyroid which was the size of a softball but cancer free (Thank God). I took synthroid for many years but still felt bad. I now take Naturethroid and see an integrative medicine doctor. I learned a lot from the website stopthethyroidmadness.com I hope you get a great doctor to help you.

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