hypothyroidism pals?

Cristin129

I would love some folks who also have hypothyroidism to add me. I am really struggling to lose weight & would love your help/advice! I'm 36, married with 2 kids in NY. I'm on low dose thyroid meds, but cannot seem to get my weight down. We live on a small farm where we raise cattle, goats & other critters. Thanks.

Cristin

mbajrami

I have hypothyroidism. Diagnosed May of 2010. Feel free to add.

MyNabbrs

Your profile is totally private. How about sharing a little about yourself. Just the basics would be a good start.

I'm a happily married 45 year old mother of two fabulous kids who has had Hashimoto's Thyroiditis since I was 14. I've recently gotten below 200lbs and I want to get to 160-165.

Please feel free to add me. Good luck on your journey!

Cristin129

Thanks for the responses! I've added you all...and edited original post with additional info about me.

rmandree

I have it and had it for 17 years. I live on a farm too and raise two kids in Minnesota. Weight gain is an issue with hypothyroidism. I did some researching on-line a few years back and one of the culprits is that we don't produce enough idodine.
Need to be careful on your salt intake and do not take anything with zinc. This is one of the reasons why we can not take many of the cold medicines since there is zinc in the drugs. As a matter of fact, i just posted about getting ready for our county fair next week and if you think about it, most food vendors sell greasy and salty foods. It is ok to have salty foods once in a while, but not all the time. Take a look on-line and see what fits you. I have learned to drink lots of water and that seems to help. I understand what it feels like with weight gain, its frustrating. Let me know what you have come up with in searching. I will be willing to try anything else that is suggested.

Dress4Dolly

I've was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 30 years ago....You are very welcome to send a friend request:)

Pir8life

I'll be your guy friend with hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed about 13 years ago after almost going into a coma. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks due to irregular heart beats and a piss poor EKG. long story short, it was hypothyroidism. I take quite a bit of synthroid. 300MCB (whatever MCB is...it's on my med bottle). Basically one green pill a day. Yes, I'm over weight but, I really have been eating anything and everything that I desire. My eating habits are terrible. I mean, were terrible. I'm capable of losing the weight when I do what everyone has been telling me to do. exercise and eat properly. My problem is that I'm addicted to food. I love warm, salty comfy foods and I have a sweet tooth the size of Hershey, PA. I'm 45 years old now and it's way past time that I make a change in my life, and my eating habits have got to be that change. So...I've been dieting for 3 days now and I'm feeling awesome, enjoying my new food exploration and my energy level is really starting to pick up. (My thighs are pissed at me but that's because I was outa shape).

I'll share my diary with you and anything else that I can to keep you in the game. Accept my friend request if you'd like.

E~

Espressocycle

Add cytomel. It hasn't made me lose weight, but I feel a lot better.

kgeer31

what a great post request! I'm 33 with one daughter in central NY and have had autoimmune hypothyroidism (although never told to be Hashimoto's) since I was 13. I, too take synthroid (on name brand, generic doesn't work for me), 137mcg. I've been through a lot with my meds, delayed post-partum depression that sent my into a state of thyroiditis and fought to find a balanced level for almost a year last year after almost 20years of the same dose. My health and life has finally settled into a place of safety and I am recommitted to my health and fitness with a goal of pre-baby everything. Feel free to add me...a good support base is key for any weight loss efforts! Also, just a tidbit...as I said I cannot take the generic levothyroxine, fillers are different and causes no reaction from my body from the hormone. Took a bit trial and error before we realized that, just sayin...

klynn81

30yrs old, was finally diagnosed like 4yrs ago after I convinced my dr. to run the damn tests. cuz you know...any unusual health problems are almost ALWAYS a result of you being fat. rawr. I can't stand that mentality with dr.'s. Anywho's several repeat tests, and adjustments to my synthroid, and my levels have been holding pretty steady.

The weight loss part...yeah...it's not easy...but it's not impossible either ;-)

Anyone please feel free to add me!!!

kajpen

I have hypothyroidism and take Armour thyroid.

Triquetra

I'm hyro as well, for past about 8 years. I take synthroid and cytomel to control my levels. Feel free to friend me.

piesbd

Hey!

Just wanted to let you all know, if you don't yet, that there is a group here for hyop/hyperthyroid.

I have been hypo for 11 years. Until the past year or so have been well controlled on synthroid. However, have been having lots of hypo related issues recently, tiredness, not able to lose weight, dry skin, hair.... and other not so fun issues....

Feel free to friend me

JamCubeChi

Bumping for later

Woodgirls3

Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism since December 2011. Add me if you want too

JamCubeChi

Recently diagnosed with hypo-thy. placed on low dose synthroid-25mcg-been on it for one week now. To see my doc for re-eval this week. Will be 56 years old this year (Nov), 3 grown kids. Just developing this problem as physical last year did not show any issue wth my thyroid. Feel free to add me. Good luck to eveyone on this journey with the thyroid issues. :flowerforyou:

Jadbaa

Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 2 years ago. You can add me if you want.

Martina_Who

Added you!
Anyone else can feel free to also add me!

I have an under active thyroid and take armour as eltroxin(synthroid)(levothyroxine) did not work for me....

np11073

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction. An added factor was a long standing back problem that prevented me from exercising...or even walking to any great extent. After having corrective surgery I decide it was time to get back into shape. I now exercise 6 days a week and try to keep my daily intake at or below my target. I have a good beginning on my journey back to being in shape. I wish you well.:happy:

lovinmamaxo

I have had hypothyroidism since Jan 2008. I've been on Synthroid since then i am on 125mcg

macjenkins

Feel free to add me! I was diagnosed with hypo at 12 yrs old. With exercise and proper eating habits I was able to lose 30lbs over 6 months. But I fell off the wagon completely...I got a new job, stopped watching my calories, stopped exercising due to lack of time and even stopped taking my meds. Needless to say, that 30lbs crept back on. I just recently started my synthroid again and exercising. I need all the support I can get if I want to be under 200 by the time I turn 30.

falnangel1205

Hi, I too have hypothyroidism and on .05mg of thyroid meds. I was diagnosed just about a year ago...what is iinsteresting is that I was never told by my Primary about watching salt intake (possibly because I was already doing that to prior problems with retaining fluid and HBP) and I also was not aware about zinc.

I am going to my primary tomorrow, because I am noticing increased hair loss in the last two months as well as skin that has become much dryer than ive had in the past. I knew there would be some hair loss after my lap-band surgery, because of decreased nutrients based on eating less..but i am religiously taking a multivitamin to supplement for that..so im concerned about needing to up thyroid meds...so while i am there I will ask him to give me more info regarding the salt and zinc.

I would love to have pals on here with similar issues so pleazse feel free to add me. Thanks so much for posting on this topic.

becky

Rambo313

I have hypothyroidism as well Feel free to add me

specialemy

Feel free to add me...I was diagnosed about 15 years ago and have been taking thyroid meds ever since. Wishing you well on your way to bringing the pounds down.

piesbd

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction. An added factor was a long standing back problem that prevented me from exercising...or even walking to any great extent. After having corrective surgery I decide it was time to get back into shape. I now exercise 6 days a week and try to keep my daily intake at or below my target. I have a good beginning on my journey back to being in shape. I wish you well.:happy:

I'm sorry, but in actuality that is not true for everybody. In 2009 I lost 75lbs exercising and following WW. Gained 30lbs back all while exercising 5-7 d/week, and staying within my calorie goal. And When I say exercising, I don't mean walking 30 min (not that there is anything wrong with that.... I love walking )... I mean training for triathlons, half marathons, and century bike rides.

The thyroid controls everything in a body, from weight loss to sex drive, to fatigue.

Additionally, a person may be lab work okay, and not be okay from a true health perspective. Medication (T4 medication) alone is not the answer either. T3 replacement, should be evaluated. Adrenal fatigue also should be monitored.

This is a fantastic site to get more information. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

Medication alone may be enough for someone for a long time, but then again, like me, there may come a time where the body can suddenly go on a decline and medication is not enough to treat it.

coffka

HI!

I was diagnosised with hypothyroidism 13 years ago. I am currently taking synthroid alternating doses .150mcg & .175mcg. I have yo-yo'd up and down with my weight for the last 10 years, always 10-20 pounds before I take notice and start paying attention to my exercise and diet. I have found a diet lower in carbs helps me keep the weight off...but boy is that hard!

I live in St. Louis and have 3 daughters, 16, 13 and 4. We have two horses the older girls show at local fun shows.
I would love to have your support!

Kim

Pir8life

I will be honest. If you are on thyroid replacement your inability to lose weight has nothing to do with your medical condition. I have been on synthroid for about ten years ago. Five years ago I lost 73 pounds on a doctor recommended diet program. I regained 50 pounds over the course of the years because I returned to my carbohydrate addiction.

I'm no doctor or expert but in my own case I believe what you said to be true. I take what some would say a HUGE amount of Synthroid. I can be very lazy and love to eat comfort foods/carbs. Anytime that I have "chosen" to lose weight and actually give it a good go for a few days, I've lost weight. Sometimes just on diet alone and no exercise. I think that if you're gaining weight you're either not eating/exercising properly, or your meds are off.

laurarecio

Looks like you've been able to take weight off regardless of hypothyroidism. That's encouraging to me . Thanks

bathsheba_c

There's a hypo/hyperthyroidism group on the website that you should join!

I'm still pre-clinical, so I'm not sure I have anything helpful to say. Sorry. :ohwell:

bethanp

Feel free to add me. Was diagnosed about 3 years ago and taking Synthroid generic daily.

I never really connected my hard time losing weight with my thyroid, though I hadn't been trying to again till recently

Cristin129

Thank you all! I will be adding you all soon, I'm looking forward to hearing from you.