Losing weight with hypothyroidism?

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crackkthesky
crackkthesky Posts: 3
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So I'm 19 and I'm currently on 137mcg of synthroid. I was wondering if there are any foods to avoid (besides blatantly unhealthy ones obviously) because they could interfere with the absorption of my medication? Or if there are any tips that have to do with hypothyroidism at all? c:

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  • Ang108
    Ang108 Posts: 1,711 Member
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    So I'm 19 and I'm currently on 137mcg of synthroid. I was wondering if there are any foods to avoid (besides blatantly unhealthy ones obviously) because they could interfere with the absorption of my medication? Or if there are any tips that have to do with hypothyroidism at all? c:


    I have no thyroid, so by definition I suffer from extreme hypothyroidism. When I was ready to start my treatment and was adjusted for my meds I asked my doctor and a recommended board certified nutritional specialist if I needed to watch out for certain foods ( no , I don't). I would never ask in a forum of a fitness website about such a relatively serious health matter.
  • amaysngrace
    amaysngrace Posts: 742 Member
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    I don't avoid anything. I take my medicine at the same time everyday, and then I wait 3 hours before eating my first meal. As you see, I have lost weight just fine and eat what I want within moderation... I am on levothyroxine, 50 mg a day.
  • Cjworsham
    Cjworsham Posts: 1
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    My doctor only restricted me on what I ate near the time I took my medication (175mcg). She has me take my pill first thing in the morning and not eat or drink anything dairy for 30 minutes after my medicine. That is the only restriction she said. I would also say any foods extremely high in mercury would be a no-no. Like eating a bunch of high mercury fish in a day/week.
  • Mgregory723
    Mgregory723 Posts: 529 Member
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    I've had Hypothyroidism since I was 18. The best advise I can you is "Take your med's" I never did at that age and I am paying for it now. I take 125 mcg right now. I am staying within my calories and losing weight.

    Good luck to you :flowerforyou:
  • RozayJones
    RozayJones Posts: 409 Member
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    I also have no thyroid (I'd give anything to have it back) it has taken a while to get my body under control.
    I have heard gluten free diets help but I personally have not tried it.
  • Mgregory723
    Mgregory723 Posts: 529 Member
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    ~Weird double post~
  • chelekaz
    chelekaz Posts: 871 Member
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    Hi. I was Dx'd w/ hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's almost 2 years ago.

    I asked my doctor that exact question and was told that I just needed to eat healthy. The only food "direction" was to take my Synthroid and Cytomel first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach and to not take calcium or vitamins for at least an hour after.

    Unfortunately I have not been able to find a way to lose weight but I have other autoimmune disorders besides the Hashi's that is complicating the issue.

    I wish you the best of luck!
  • mrsburghart
    mrsburghart Posts: 166 Member
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    What I've been told is to avoid calcium and vitamins within 4 hours of taking your pill. I usually split mine up. I'll take my vitamin at night and my thyroid meds in the morning. Then I prepare breakfast and eat it at work so I make sure to avoid food long enough for the medicine to be absorbed. I try to wait 1 hour, closer to 1.5 hours before eating. Also, if you take it at night, a good rule of thumb is to avoid food for 2 hours before you take it to make sure you are taking it on an empty stomach.
  • brighteyes1967
    brighteyes1967 Posts: 23
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    Hi,I have only 1 thyroid I had one removed back in 2005,I also have to take many different meds for other medical condition so to get the best performance from my meds I take mine in the evening I am on 100mcg a day, I have had my ups and down with my weight but am chipping away at the weight I have about 3 stone to loose, have lost 7lb so far.

    So good luck,keep healthy but enjoy some treats .
  • maracuya23
    maracuya23 Posts: 122
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    It's worth checking your nutritional status on vitamin D and ferritin (the storage form of your iron), since these are often on the low side in folks with hypothyroidism. If they are a bit low, it's good to make sure you get enough in your diet so that your medication can work optimally.

    Some hypo folks feel much better gluten-free, and many avoid anything with soy (as it has been shown to interfere with thyroid function somewhat.)

    Otherwise, just make sure you space any high-fiber supplements, calcium supplements, multivitamins, iron supplements, and caffeine at least a few hours away from taking your medication, as all reduce how much medicine your body can absorb.

    There is a reasonably-active group on Hypo and Hyperthyroidism here on MFP with lots of more specific threads if you're interested.

    Best of luck!

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