Ok, Im scared! (Thyroid)

If you are experiencing some symptoms make an appointment with your doctor. I have no experience with that part of my health. I hope you will be okay. I knew a guy that had some weight on him but was of average weight for his age but developed thyroid issues and was scrawny as a rod. I hope it is nothing. :-)

Just get tested if you're concerned. It's totally treatable. You might have more trouble losing weight if you were hypothyroid, but a lot of people who aren't hypothyroid have that problem too.

I have every effing symptom in a severe way. Thank goodness all the four thyroid tests I've had have been normal. I'm happy to know there's nothing wrong with me (Please read this while clenching your teeth in order to truly know my opinion about my diagnosis). Go get yours checked, OP. Some medication might help you!

Thyroid is such a common issue, I have been stuck at between 145 - 155 pounds for the last 12 years. I have a slight hypothyroid condition and its also prevalent in my family. Normal range for TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is between 1-7ish and I was running at about 5. I convinced my doctor to prescribe a low dose of synthroid to see if that would change anything and since then without any major or diet or excercise regime my weight was sitting more around 145ish (i hate the scale). I have been taking 75mcc of synthroid for about 2 years and my TSH stays around 1.5. I have started excercising and watching my diet now, so Ill see if can lose some weight now.
I hope this helps.

I was diagnosed with Hypothyroid about a year and half ago now. I wasn't really having symptoms per say but my doctor was running blood tests to be sure my cholesterol was ok with my weight problems and sure enough we found out everything was great except my thyroid. I was completely freaked out! They told me I would have to take medications for the rest of my life and after researching more I realized exactly how much your thyroid truly affects in your body, it's amazing! Fortunately for me, I happen to work in a hospital and have constant access to physicians I feel comfortable talking to. So, I talked with a few of them and they reassured me that it was a common problem that was easily taken care of with the proper meds and monitoring.
I have been just fine taking the meds and I get blood tests done every 3-4 months now. It's honestly Not as scary as you would think!! I promise :0) But, you Do need to get it checked if you have any concerns at all! I myself have had a little more trouble loosing weight since starting the meds but Most people, I've been told, it's the opposite. So bottom line, better safe then sorry--Get it checked out! And don't be scared, it's not so bad

Hi, I'm hypothyroid and when I first started taking the meds, many years ago, I lost 8 lbs without even trying but now it is hard losing, but I don't think that has anything to do with my thyroid which now tests normal. The best thing, as others have said, is to get tested and if the results show you are low, the dr will prescribe something for you. What I take is 1 tiny pill a day and it is very inexpensive.

I do, but I also take medication for it. If I stop taking my medication then I notice weight gain, no matter how hard I try to lose it. When I first started taking it, I literally lost 10 pounds (I was also 12 years old, so that may have something to do with it). But you may wanna see a doctor and try to get on medication ASAP.

I was diagnosed about 8 years ago with hypothyroidism. It's extremely difficult for me to lose weight. I have to eat virtually nothing to see the scale drop. good luck and feel free to ad me.

I just did some research...and I used the search to see other people having hair loss issues with weight loss. One person had commented about they just had to switch shampoo and conditioner and their hair stopped falling out.

I did not know that the pH levels in shampoos and conditioners can be too acidic and cause hair loss!! I searched up all of the brands I use, and sure enough - they are all really acidic.

Are you eating too few calories as that can cause hair loss? Are you over-exercising? If no to both of these I have noticed that some on here that have thyroid issues eat lower carbs and do very well. Best of luck, best to get it checked if you are worried.

I've been hypo for years. I lost 40 lbs. on Weight Watchers in 2010-2011. I've gained half back but it has nothing to do with my thyroid; it's because I went off track and began eating badly again.

For some reason, everyone thinks that if you're hypo and then start medication, weight will drop off left and right with very little dieting/exercising efforts - that is so untrue. Like I said, I've been hypo for years (10+) and it took Weight Watchers to get the weight off and I lost at the same rate my cousin (who has no medical issues) did.

It's just a matter of getting tested. I suspected I had hypothyroidism due to a number of symptoms, went to my doctor, got blood work done, and lo and behold - I have hypothyroidism. I am on medication for it now that is very cheap to get, and it is controlling it beautifully. Just get it taken care of, and it will not be a big deal.

I have hypothyroidism and for years I struggled with my weight but now I have lost 74lbs and still losing. It's hard going but it can be done, but keep in mind I am on medication for my thyroid now where when I wasn't, I couldn't lose at all, I just kept gaining. If you're concerned that you have a thyroid problem, get it checked out.

Go see a doctor! I'd rather say that a person with undiagnosed hypothyroidism would have much more difficulties losing weight that a healthy person.
If you have thyroid issues - don't be scared, I'm pretty sure it can be controlled...
But do get a thorough check from a specialist.
Unless it's very, very severe - it should not stop you from doing your workouts or anything - so keep up I hope you'll turn out to be just fine

Don't be scared! Go to your family doctor and explain symptoms! Blood work confirms whether or not your thyroid is having issues. I have Hypo-thyroid....for 7 years now. My weight has gone up and down all my life...but keep working out and eating well! Hope all goes well!