New here 45yr old female hypothyroid - new phentamine RX

I am also on thyroid medication and phentamine. Would love to share how it's going with you.

I have had thyroid problems since 2003. I have Silent Thyroiditis. I have a slow metabolism and a very touchy thyroid. I am a small dose of Levothyroxine 50mcg. When we increase it I get oily skin and break outs. I also get jittery. I have a small tremor all the time. I can feel anxious if we increase it even just a little. I also have a small goiter.

I just started on the Phentermine 15mg capsules 9 days ago. I have lost 6lbs. I am not sure if it is the pills or if it is the additional yard work, biking or diet. I am trying to stick to about 1600 calories a day. I am currently 216. I was 222.5 last week. I am not convinced it is working yet because I have been up and down 5-10lbs for years. I do feel good with the added energy and faster heart rate. I do have to watch my BP to make sure it doesn't get too high. I am a nurse and my doctor told me that she knows a couple of nurses in the clinic who have lost as much as 80lbs. on Phentermine. I had great results from the old fashion Phen-Fen back in 1996 after my 2nd baby. I put on 50lbs. and was down to 139 after 9 months. I am 5' 9" tall. I loved being thin and buff. I did classes at the gym and weight trained. I was 24 then. Now I am 42. By the time I had my 3rd baby Phen-Fen was off the market. I was having to work it off on my own. I got back down to 155lbs. I also had a special needs child. I was not diagnosed with depression until 2.5 years later when I couldn't play supper mom anymore. I was overwhelmed and my life was a whirlwind.

I was able to go back to my favorite doctor and she started me on anti-depressants. I got the help I needed and am not doing very well. We have had to change my RX's several times over the years but I am doing very well now. I have started taking Viibryd 20mg just a few weeks ago and added Phentermine 15mg capsules last week. They are both SSRI's. I feel good but am not convinced that the Phentermine is really working yet. Once I loss 20lbs I will be convinced. Wish me luck...hope this helps.

This thread, though short, is heart-breaking.

Stop with the doctors and the drugs and the under-eating and the excuses. It's the FOOD. Malnourishment is the cause of illness, disordered metabolism (including obesity), etc. You don't have to live like that. If you've tried all the diets, and all the drugs, and following all the stupid conventional advice (avoid fat, it's ONLY calories in/out, fill up on huge salads, drink more water, etc) maybe it's time to consider the FOOD.

When did you start on the Phentermine? I just started 9 days ago and I am down 6lbs. I am not convinced that it is the meds. yet because I have lost 10lbs. and regained it over and over. I have been up and down the same 10lbs. for years. I won't be convinced until I loose at least 20lbs.

How are you doing on the Phentermine? Have you had any side effects? Let me know...

Laura

I can't believe your endocrinologist prescribed you phentermine. Scary. Please feel free to email me on here. I have been hypothyroid for 19 years and have recently truly began to educate myself on the disease, fired my endocrinologist and took control of my own life and well being.

I started on Phentermine April 14th, so am on my second month. My story is similar to yours, although I am older at 52. I also used to be thin and buff and weighed 130 after babies (all time high weight for me at that time). In my 40s, I began putting on weight. Since I'd never had to watch my weight before, I did not have good eating or exercise habits. My health declined and I was diagnosed with autoimmune thyroid disease and fibromyalgia. After trying many different medicaitons, my weight was up 30 pounds. I went off of all my medications except for the thyroid, a medication that controls my immune system, and an occasional pain pill. I've also cleaned up my eating so that I mostly eat chemical free, non-processed foods (I'm not perfect though)! I've felt much better and rarely have to take pain medication. Lost some weight, but was mostly stablized in the 160s while working with a health coach. I did start stress eating with a recent layoff from a job, started having anxiety attacks, gained 10 pounds and asked my doctor for help in getting control of my eating to that I had control over at least one thing in my life and fit in my clothes! The phentermine really helped. I usually do not get hungry until around 4pm, and eat a small breakfast and lunch, snack around 4pm, and then a regular dinner. The phentermine gives me lots of jitters and a dry mouth. The increase in drinking water is a double plus! I also had some irregular heartbeats (fairly normal for me), but that has settled down since I cut out my caffeine and have settled in to the medication more. Fortunately, my blood pressure has stayed normal. BTW, I am on a compounded thyroid medication since I had hives with synthroid and hyper feelings with armour. It is more expensive, but I don't have any side effects.

Stress has been a big factor in my eating habits. It sounds like you are under a lot of stress yourself! I've had a lot of depression over my change in body image and cannot "love" my body at this weight, although others say you should. With my recent loss of 9 pounds, I CAN love my body more as I see it returning to the "me" I know. It motivates me to want to do more. Once my job ends in a week, I plan on walking every morning to add the exercise piece in. Thanks for sharing your story. It helps others like me who have similar experiences and stresses.

I have used the application off an on for a few years to track calorie intake, with no success. I have tried it all - daily boot camp, Atkins, South Beach, WW, even HCG injections!!! And the results? I am heavier than I have ever been. My endocrinologist is so baffled she actually prescribed Phentamine today in addition to the hypothyroid Rxs.

MFP has a Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/forums/show/770-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism

I have Hashimoto's (autoimmune thyroid disease), and I lost way more slowly than most MFPers. So be patient! But I did it just like everybody else—by logging everything I eat & drink accurately & honestly. Everything, every day—not just on & off.

Please, read this. It worked for me: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants