Baffled!!

TanRobins

Well, last week, Dr. ruled out thyroid issue and diabedes=great news! Not exactly sure was is causing my fatigue and absolutely NO weight loss.I have been eating 1350 cals (about 1600-1700 on workout days) with 8-10 glasses of water daily , doing Insanity for 4-5x a week and 45 min strength training for 2x week with one day of rest.

His thoughts are either I am working out too hard or not eating enough? With the above, I am scared of cutting back on exercise or increasing my food...(really don't want to gain weight!!) I have been measuring and see a very small change.

Anyone have any ideas on where to go from here? I really don't want to give up or get discouraged!

Thanks,
Tanya

hamiltonba

Are you close to your goal weight? Maybe that is the issue.

TanRobins

Are you close to your goal weight? Maybe that is the issue.

Nope, still have a min of 20 lbs to go!

July24Lioness

What tests did he run exactly to rule out thyroid issues?

many, many women have thyroid issues that go undiagnosed due to the "regular" test being done and not looking more closely.

Ripgirl

Are you getting enough iron in your diet? I've heard that can contribute to fatigue. Maybe try increasing protein and decreasing carbs, or something along those lines.

Great news that the bigger issues have been ruled out!

ttkg

This might sound weird but have you tried taking a week off of tracking food and working out? A lot of others on this site have made that recommendation when hitting a plateau - maybe your body needs to be 'shocked'?

Or even COMPLETELY change your meals and exercise. Try foods you wouldn't normally eat, maybe go to a health food store for some supplements or ideas on smoothies that would give you an energy boost. Then do an entirely different work out, even changing the amount of time working out...just some thoughts.

I know this must be so frustrating but good for you for checking everything out with your DR. I hope things go well...

luly727

Are you taking any supplements like Iron or B-12?? Just a suggestion..I am no where as activity as you are and I was always tired, would lay down and nap for 3 hrs a day..
Dr checked me out and NOTHING as far as thyroid..but I added a MutliVitamin and b12 and I feel better, no naps unless I am totally tired from lack of sleep..I feel better since taking the multivitamin and eating more green leafy stuff for the B12

TanRobins

Thank you for your replies

I am currently taking a performance daily vitamin (higher levels of Bs) and my iron was at the lowest normal level, so that may be a factor. I am currently eating more lean protein than carbs. And previously I was doing cardo (treadmil and elliptical 4x week) and switched to Insanity hoping to boost the intensity of the workout-which it did!!

That is why I am so baffled. Even the Dr. didn't know what to say other than refer me to a nutritionist.

July24Lioness

Here is what some of my research has uncovered for myself. I took this to my doctor and showed this to him. It made him reconsider his methods of diagnosing or not diagnosing thyroid disorder...........

Thre reality is that despite treatment for hypothyroidism, many patients -- some even say the majority of you receiving thyroid treatment-- continue to have symptoms that may be related to your thyroid. Even after you've been diagnosed and are on thyroid hormone replacement drugs, you may have persistent symptoms such as continued weight gain or difficulty losing weight, depression, brain fog or difficulty concentrating, hair loss, hand/feet/facial swelling, intolerance to heat and cold, muscle aches and joint pains, constipation, carpal tunnel or tendonitis, high cholesterol levels, low sex drive, and difficulty getting pregnancy, among others.

What are some steps to take to move toward feeling better?

1. The first step for you is knowing your exact TSH level, and other key thyroid levels such as T4 and T3. These levels allow you to help gauge where your doctor is in terms of treatment, and give you a common point of discussion.

Knowledgeable doctors know that a TSH of around 1 - 2 --- in the low end of the normal range -- is the normal level for people without thyroid disease, and they aim for this range in treating thyroid patients. Keep in mind that a doctor telling you your TSH is "fine" is not enough, because if your doctor is using the standard normal range of .5 to 5 , you could have a TSH of 4 and be told that you are "normal." (Note, some doctors are following a new, recommended TSH range of 0.3 to 3.0). In my own situation, I know I feel terrible at a TSH of 3.0 or above, and I get hyperthyroid symptoms at .1, but I feel well at around 1.5 or so. (NOTE: this TSH is usually kept even lower than 1-2 for thyroid cancer survivors to help prevent recurrence.)

ASK THE DOCTOR IF A NEW TARGET TSH MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU.

2. Another important step is to determine if you are on the right drug for you. The majority of thyroid patients are started out on levothyroxine, synthetic T4 drug, usually the Synthroid brand. But if you are not feeling well on Synthroid, or whichever brand you are on, you may want to ask your doctor about trying a different brand. The brands all have different fillers and binding ingredients, and some are more easily dissolved/absored than others, so some people find they do better on one brand versus another. The most available brands include Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, and Unithroid.

Catdemar

I have 20lbs to go and I have been eating 1100-1200 a day and have not lost anything for weeks. But from history if I cut out my processed food for a few days and no sugar I will lose 1-2 lbs. I beleive that it matters what food you eat not just calories. I can stay on this diet because I can eat chips if I want to but don't lose as fast or hit a wall. Just do 2 days with only fresh food and see what happens,

July24Lioness

Thre reality is that despite treatment for hypothyroidism, many patients -- some even say the majority of you receiving thyroid treatment-- continue to have symptoms that may be related to your thyroid. Even after you've been diagnosed and are on thyroid hormone replacement drugs, you may have persistent symptoms such as continued weight gain or difficulty losing weight, depression, brain fog or difficulty concentrating, hair loss, hand/feet/facial swelling, intolerance to heat and cold, muscle aches and joint pains, constipation, carpal tunnel or tendonitis, high cholesterol levels, low sex drive, and difficulty getting pregnancy, among others.

What are some steps to take to move toward feeling better?

1. The first step for you is knowing your exact TSH level, and other key thyroid levels such as T4 and T3. These levels allow you to help gauge where your doctor is in terms of treatment, and give you a common point of discussion.

Knowledgeable doctors know that a TSH of around 1 - 2 --- in the low end of the normal range -- is the normal level for people without thyroid disease, and they aim for this range in treating thyroid patients. Keep in mind that a doctor telling you your TSH is "fine" is not enough, because if your doctor is using the standard normal range of .5 to 5 , you could have a TSH of 4 and be told that you are "normal." (Note, some doctors are following a new, recommended TSH range of 0.3 to 3.0). In my own situation, I know I feel terrible at a TSH of 3.0 or above, and I get hyperthyroid symptoms at .1, but I feel well at around 1.5 or so. (NOTE: this TSH is usually kept even lower than 1-2 for thyroid cancer survivors to help prevent recurrence.)

ASK THE DOCTOR IF A NEW TARGET TSH MIGHT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU.

2. Another important step is to determine if you are on the right drug for you. The majority of thyroid patients are started out on levothyroxine, synthetic T4 drug, usually the Synthroid brand. But if you are not feeling well on Synthroid, or whichever brand you are on, you may want to ask your doctor about trying a different brand. The brands all have different fillers and binding ingredients, and some are more easily dissolved/absored than others, so some people find they do better on one brand versus another. The most available brands include Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, and Unithroid.

I don't know what happened to my quote...............