Thyroid issues? Please friend request

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  • sabimausl85
    sabimausl85 Posts: 219 Member
    i have all kinds of symptoms, just ignored them.
    freezing, no weight loss, sleepy all the time, depressed, anxious, fatigue...
  • ck_vance1
    ck_vance1 Posts: 24
    Hi there...I also have thyroid problems and seem to be having problems losing weight, or am losing it very slowly. Glad to be your friend. Kay
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    trudijoy, i like your motivating post.
    one question though, if i dont take any meds, and i know i have a hypothyroidism, could this affect my weight loss stop? if so, how bad?

    If you know you have hypothyroidism, and you don't take any meds, you could get very very ill. In fact, you will get very very ill. I was undiagnosed for so long that I was constantly ill. On antibiotics 10 days a month at least. Didn't just get a cold, got full blown lung, chest, ear, stomach and sinus infections. Was barely able to function. If you know you are hypothyroid and you do not take your meds you are dicing with death, I'm afraid.
  • trudijoy
    trudijoy Posts: 1,685 Member
    i have all kinds of symptoms, just ignored them.
    freezing, no weight loss, sleepy all the time, depressed, anxious, fatigue...

    those are classic hypothyroid symptoms. take your meds. the medication is something which naturally occurs in a normal system. With hypothyroid, the chemical in the pills does not occur naturally in a large enough quantity so needs to be replaced. The most effective way to do this is to take either synthroid or levothyroxine as prescribed.
  • watchthis1970
    watchthis1970 Posts: 31 Member
    I am also Hypothyroid and am 42. I was diagnosed about 6 years ago. I have been on the same dose of synthroid since I started, the only time they ever test me is my yearly physical. I still have all the symptoms, dry skin, cold all the time, you name it most of the symptoms I have. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant since we got married three years ago in November. February 19th we have our first consultation with a "baby Doctor". I am excited, not only for the possibility of getting pregnant, but also he is an endocrinologist so hopefully they will figure out if my thyroid is off or what is going on in the wonderful body of mine.

    I also think alot of general practitioners are very uninformed on thyroid conditions. Are any of you out there on two different meds, synthroid then something for the T3?? I have been reading on treatments and it appears some specialists are prescribing a second med that works along with the synthroid.

    Add me if you like. :)
  • islandmonkey
    islandmonkey Posts: 546 Member
    I am also Hypothyroid and am 42. I was diagnosed about 6 years ago. I have been on the same dose of synthroid since I started, the only time they ever test me is my yearly physical. I still have all the symptoms, dry skin, cold all the time, you name it most of the symptoms I have. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant since we got married three years ago in November. February 19th we have our first consultation with a "baby Doctor". I am excited, not only for the possibility of getting pregnant, but also he is an endocrinologist so hopefully they will figure out if my thyroid is off or what is going on in the wonderful body of mine.

    I also think alot of general practitioners are very uninformed on thyroid conditions. Are any of you out there on two different meds, synthroid then something for the T3?? I have been reading on treatments and it appears some specialists are prescribing a second med that works along with the synthroid.

    Add me if you like. :)

    Many women with untreated thyroid issues are unable to conceive, or are unable to stay pregnant. Please do ensure your thyroid is optimal before you keep going.

    Is it an RE (reproductive endocrinologist) that you're going to see? Unfortunately they tend to be very bad with thyroid management, but maybe you'll get lucky. PLEASE ensure that this doctor doesn't just test your TSH, but also tests your free T3 and free T4. You ideally want your TSH below 2.0, and preferrably closer to 1.0, for reproductive purposes. Don't let anyone tell you that 3.0+ is "normal", because even slightly elevated TSH can interfere with fertility.


    I absolutely think most people should either be on dessicated thyroid meds (porcine thyroid hormone, contains both T3 and T4), or at the very least on synthetic T4 plus synthetic T3.


    Once you have your thyroid labs done, always grab a copy of the results (don't just accept the doctor's interpretation of the numbers). If you want, you can join this group, and we can help you interpret your thyroid results from a family-planning perspective:
    http://community.babycenter.com/groups/a3695/thyroid_issues_concerns
  • redjch
    redjch Posts: 18
    Yep, me too! Have been hypo for around 19 years. Weight loss is extremely challenging, even though Dr. says my hypothyroidism is corrected by my meds. I had been on the same dosage since the beginning, but in June he reduced my meds to "try to make the thyroid work harder". I have gained 20 lbs since June and have been retested and Dr says everything is in range. Frustration!!
  • sabimausl85
    sabimausl85 Posts: 219 Member
    dont be afraid trudijoy,
    i havent been taken them at least 5 years, and barely get sick (like cold, sinus, flu...)
    still having my other symptoms too.

    but, could this affect my weight loss stop?
  • trinitylyons01
    trinitylyons01 Posts: 126 Member
    Hi there and welcome! Feel free to add me too! I've had it for years and take medication daily also. Losing weight is hard but it can be done!

    Good luck!
  • DonnaLeeCattes
    DonnaLeeCattes Posts: 492 Member
    I have it too, been taking levothyroxine for 8 years now.
  • Griffda
    Griffda Posts: 3
    Add me please! I have been dealing with Graves Dis for the last 5 years. What a roller coaster. Just within the last 6 months my blood levels have FINALLY returned to semi normal and I'm feeling better. I'd love to hear from anyone who has to deal with thyriod systems.
  • MusicInMyHeart
    MusicInMyHeart Posts: 179
    Hi there! I was diagnosed a few months ago with Hypothyroidism. Ever since I've been put on medication my whole body/mood have done a complete 180. It's given me more energy, I don't have any more mood swings (I'd get upset/angry at the drop of a hat!), and I think it's really help with my weight loss. Send me a friend request if you'd like and good luck to you! :happy:
  • Griffda
    Griffda Posts: 3
    :embarassed: I don't know how to add friends....lol
  • fatnomore201220132014
    fatnomore201220132014 Posts: 130 Member
    Hey,
    I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at around 16-17. I am 23 now and have been taking levothyroxine since diagnosed. My levels are currently normal but I do have some days when I struggle with feeling fatigued and depressed but exercise has helped me tremendously.

    Anyone is welcome to add me! :)
  • syrklc
    syrklc Posts: 172 Member
    Yes, under active. I had thyroid tumor and only have 1 lobe now. A struggle for weight loss. Also have lupus and I suffer with fatigue most of the time. I have never been a big eater. You need to find ways to boost your metabolism and its tough and slow going.. add me :)
  • DragonflyF15
    DragonflyF15 Posts: 437 Member
    Feel free to add me, I've been both Hyper and Hypo and been through a roller coaster with meds. I have not taken meds for over a year and I'm testing out nicely as I do believe diet can play an important factor in regulating your hormones. Talk to your doctor and find out what will work best for you!
  • pili90
    pili90 Posts: 302 Member
    I was diagnosed about a month ago, but my doctor believes I’ve had this for years. I was always sick, gain weight for no reason, depressed and everything. My whole life I had something wrong and I finally found out what it was. I need friends in this, I have a long journey discovering this disease and losing weight.
    =)
  • vivianahm
    vivianahm Posts: 54 Member
    Hi.
    I've been on thyroid hormone replacement therapy sine I was 10 years old (I am now 35) because of Hashimoto's disease.
    When I was 27 years old I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and I underwent surgery to have my thyroid completely removed (and then iodine radiation just in case they had missed any cells).
    I am as hypothyroid as you can get, and for years I used it as an excuse not to lose weight. I told myself and others I just couldn't lose weight without a thyroid gland.
    Well, I proved myself wrong.
    Feel free to add me!
  • teamturbo39
    teamturbo39 Posts: 1
    I'm new here too...I am 44 and was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis when I was 28. I am on levothyroxine and cytomel. I've struggled with losing weight, tiredness and you name it, classic case. I finally went to an Endo in December, he put me on the cytomel to balance out my T3 and T4, since then, with just watching what I eat, I've lost 10 lbs! I've plateaued a bit already though and need to increase my exercise but I see a light at the end of the tunnel!

    I've had successful weight loss in the past but the older I get the harder it gets! Looking forward to the support I've been seeing on this site... :happy:

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