Has anyone ever tried any of Dr Brownsteins Holistic medicine books/ dvd/newsletters? I just ordered the thyroid book/ dvd.. Hope to get some more information about thyroid issues.

Hi,
I also was loosing weight without trying and diagnosed with Graves in Jan 2012. Endo put me on Methimazole/heart Dr had me on beta blockers for my a-fib. By May of 2012 i was 10 lbs from goal weight!! As my thyroid responded i started slowly putting weight on. They cautiously took me off all meds in Aug and said i was heading for remission.. They attributed my steadily gaining was because i was needed to rein in my diet even though I told her i was Sadly i gained back most of the 30 i had lost. In April my endo noted i was loosing weight again and my thyroid levels were heading hyper again...so back on pills 3 days a week to head off hopefully me getting so sick again(going into a-fib). She won't even consider removing my thyroid as i am one the" lucky ones" to have it affect my eyes also I am hoping that my lifestyle change (move more eat less), tracking, generally eating better is helping my weight loss and it will stick this time even when they stabilize my thyroid. This is just so frustrating...So sorry ya'll have to deal with this, but hoping to find support as well give support! Thanks for listening

Hi!
I'm Dottie, 41, married with one child, and I've had hypothyroidism for several years now. I'm doing what I thought was right to lose weight --eating healthier choices, eating at a deficit, exercising, etc. Since starting MFP I went from216 to 212, Now lately the weight is coming back on. I'm hoping to learn some here, as well as from my doctor, how to get the scale going back in the right direction.

Aloha, and thank you for being here! I had a thyroidectomy last July and have had the hardest time getting back to normal.. My weight has gone crazy, my energy levels are all over the place and I have changed medications at least 4 times. I think sometimes I was better off with the goiter than I am now. I am trying desperately to get back to being active, but it is a struggle. Anyone lese have this experience? Others I know who have had the surgery have not had experiences similar to mine and I just at a loss.

Hi Ladies, :happy:

I am a new resident of Red Deer Alberta, looking for good Doctor! If anyone out there knows of safe natural supplements or foods that help with Hypothyroid issues I would love to hear about them. I am trying to get pregnant and don't want to risk taking medications unless absolutely necessary.

If you are interested read on here is my story: I am 31 years old and was thin and active all of my life until I hit 24 years of age. At that point I developed a host of food intolerances and digestive issues. My weight has gradually crept up since then despite eating fairly well and exercising three times a week. After getting frustrated and asking my doctor to order a barrage of tests it was discovered I have a large number of recurring ovarian cysts, but not severe enough to be considered PCOS(Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and Hypothyroiditis, (enlargement of the thyroid, possibly caused by an unknown infection)The most irritating part of all the testing was to be told there is no treatment . I was told I had to wait it out. Now that tests have confirmed my Hyperthyroid state is passing I was informed that it is 30-70% likely I will go into a hypothyroid state, which is already happening!!!

Like other members here I never lost weight in my Hyperthyroid state, instead I craved salty fatty foods, had irregular menstrual cycles, dry skin, heart palpitations, difficulty breathing and rarely slept. Now I seem to be fluctuating into a hypothyroid state. I want to eat all the time, feel depressed and tired. I am forcing myself to exercise but it is frustrating, My weight through all of these health issues has stayed at 145 pounds (for three years straight). It won't budge! I am only 5,3. I am just starting to change my diet and exercise habits so hopefully I will see a change for the positive.

I am glad there is a group like this! Thyroid issues are terribly frustrating as many General Practitioners have no idea what to do and are very slow to test free T3 and T4 levels. Many only look at TSH levels and are very slow to refer you to an endocrinologist. Be your own champion ladies make sure you push for whatever health care you need! If one doctor ignores you find another. Don't take "Oh it's just PMS" for an answer(My former Doctor actually said that statement). If you are new to Thyroid issues read "The Idiot's Guide to Thyroid Disease". I found it very up to date and helpful when trying to understand the nuances of thyroid conditions.

Good luck everyone!

Hello, all! I have had thyroid problems for most of my life. It started out as hyperparathyroidism that wasn't found for a while, then became hypothyroidism after I had one of my parathyroids removed. Before, and right after, my surgery, I was about 270, and my weight as steadily increased since then. I've finally gotten my meds straight so that my levels are normal, and am taking the necessary steps to develop better eating and exercise habits!

Hi Everyone, Shenzie here. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about two months ago and I am already sick of life. I have just gained about 10kgs for no reason. I work out and I have a strict low card diet. how long does it take for the meds to start working. I don't think I have ever been this depressed in my life. I don't even feel like going to work in the morning. I don't even bother about how I look anymore. I used to be someone who was sooo concerned about maintaining the right weight and looking and feeling good. I feel like I don't even know myself anymore.

I guess there are people with bigger probs out there. but for me it feels like the end of the world.

I have thyroid condition 4 yrs now, haven't been able to lose weight no matter what i try and believe me i have tried everything, doc says not to worry about it but i do. I weigh 204 and should weigh 125-140...I am soooo frustrated

hi I don't know if you've looked into other hormones that are out of wack. My cousin has struggled all of her life with weight issues. She just found out now at age of 32 her ovaries were causing the problem.