Does anyone else have Thyroid issues

annie2go

I have been Hyper Thyroid most of my life. I know people think because its Hyper and not Hypo that I should be skinny, but I am not. I went off my medication a couple of years ago and I just ballooned up to 190 pounds. I am back on Medication now and want to lose weight, which is difficult to do when you have Thyroid issues. Is there anyone else out there with thyroid issues and trying to lose weight? Are there any success stories? I have lost 4 pound since going back on the medication and starting this diet a week ago. But I feel that I may be fighting a losing battle.

Branstin

Search the "Groups" section above to locate groups dedicated to people with the same issues as you.

annie2go

Thanks

KarenB927

I am permanently hypothyroid because I had to have Radioactive Iodine treatment to shrink thyroid nodules, which also shrinks the thyroid and stops it's function. I take 100 mcg of Synthroid daily. I have lost 32 pounds. I will probably end up logging my calories forever because I discovered that if I stop logging, I get careless with my eating and can gain weight every quickly.

editorgrrl

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease) and take Synthroid & Cytomel. I lost way more slowly than most MFPers, but I did it just like everybody else—by logging everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly.

The advice in this post worked for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants

MFP has two thyroid groups:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/51427-butterfly-chasers