Anyone else have no thyroid or dysfunctional thyroid?

I had to have my thyroid removed over 22years ago, with liquid radiation, due to graves disease. I also take the same medicine 175mg. About 17 years ago, my medicine was less and I started gaining alot of weight, after my gain another Dr. that I seen inthe same office looked at my chart and said, my medicine should have been changed 10 months earlier, my levels in my bloodwork were off then. Anyway you can lose weight, over the past several months I have lost 33 lbs, counting calories. My point is just keep an eye on your levels, by getting your bloodwork done. The reason I didnt lose my weight before was because I'd lose some and then quit. Now I'm determined, your thyroid should not hold you back. Good luck!

I have Hypothyroidism and I am also on Levothyroxine. My problem is remembering to take it when I'm supposed to. To be honest I have only known about this for a short time. And I just started trying to lose again, so I don't really know how it has affected my weight loss.
I saw this post and was hoping to learn some new information and tips. I was also wondering how often you get your levels checked?

I am hypothyroid as well, and have been on medication (Levothyroxine) for the past three years. They started me on a low dose: 25mcg, which brought me down to "normal" levels. It helped, but I still had symptoms. I asked my Dr. if I could try increasing my dosage to 50mcg in case my body functioned better with a lower number. She agreed with the condition that I test regularly so that I don't become hyperthyroid. I went from a level of 3.6 (normal -- middle) to 1.8 (low-normal), and I felt soooo much better! So, even if you are at a "normal" level, you might not be "normal" for your body. Also, have them check your vitamin D level. Mine was low and probably had been for years. I started taking a Vit. D supplement, and between that and the proper dose of thyroid meds, I feel better than I have in years. Vit. D also affects metabolism. By getting these two areas straightened out I have been able to lose over 30 lbs since May using diet and exercise (some weight lost before joining MFP). So, it IS doable even with thyroid issues -- with diet and exercise -- you just have to stay on top of your bloodwork.

I have hypothyroid for 20+ years. I take 125mcg a day. The doc increased my dose once to 175 and I felt wonderful!! Best I had in years. But blood said I then became hyperthyroid and she wouldn't let me continue. Dropped back and I feel like crap most of the time. Tired and lethargic. Weight loss is a struggle even when I'm doing everything right. I always wondered if the diets out there that are supposed to be for someone with thyroid issues are worth trying. Mainly removing soy and goitrogens (sp?).
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Hypothyroidism here, too. I was being under-dosed for years and just kept gaining before I found a dr who knew how to treat it and got my levels perfect. It stopped me from gaining as much, but I still eat way fewer calories than MFP recommends (I eat 1900 to lose, MFP says 2300 but I was only a couple of ounces per week doing that).

Every pound I've lost, I lost after my thyroid came out. I started the thyroid medicine when I had the thing removed. Mine was strangling me, too. It was so nice to be able to breathe normally again!!

I don't lose as quickly as many people and I have to eat a LOT less than they do, but I can lose, which is something that just did not happen before the Synthroid.

I'm very happy with my progress and hope you have a successful weight loss. It takes a few months to get the dosage straightened out, so don't get too discouraged until you know your levels are in place.

My body was killing it's own thyroid so I go radioactive iodine about 10 years ago and started on 75 mcg of levothyroxine and now am up to 100. I get my blood tested yearly and like to keep my level around a 1. They will (annoyingly) just tell me "your blood came back fine" and I have to bug them to see what the numbers actually are because there is a very big range of "normal". I think it's from a .33 to 5.33. Some people are fine at a 5 and some like me are much better around a 1. I finally talked to my doctor and told her I felt sluggish and had been putting on weight, so she adjusted it. I now have access to my charts online when I get my blood work done so I don't have to bug them for the actual numbers. My advice is to get educated about the numbers (doctors assume we don't know much so they don't tell us much) and insist on getting your numbers lower if you don't feel like yourself.

OH, and just a bit of a caution- get your calcium and iron levels tested. Bone density too. Something about people in my family with hypothyroid have an issue with.

It's my understanding that if you've had thyroid cancer, they are supposed to keep you slightly hyperthyroid to prevent recurrence. At least they do me, and I've looked up the American Thyroid Association guidelines, and that's the standard. I lost significant weight after having mine removed because a) I felt a lot better just having the thing out, and b) they finally gave me enough thyroid hormone to where I felt good. They'd always given me enough synthroid to be in the stated range, but it wasn't enough for me.

The problem with slightly hyperthyroid is that it puts bones and heart at risk. I had two DEXA scans a year apart, even though I was pre-menopausal, to make sure I wasn't losing bone mass or at low bone mass. I was fine, so we're not doing any more until post-menopause.

For the record, I don't wait two hours before eating -- more like half an hour to an hour. I've had no problems. I have been told to avoid any mineral supplements within 4 hours of taking the meds.

You might want to look at the treatment guidelines:
http://thyca.org/download/document/409/DTCguidelines.pdf

Hashimotos here. I'm on 50 synthroid, getting blood work done next week and may get it bumped to

I have read that certain foods can trigger hypo symptoms, and through an elimination diet, I've found that wheat aggravates it. I also try to avoid broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc. I'm also taking vitamin D and a multivitamin, but be careful to take any supplements or other medications 4 hours before or after your Synthroid, and I was told wait an hour before eating or take it two hours after eating.

I have been able to lose weight since being on synthroid, but it's only been 8 months and we're still tweaking my dosage.

I had thyroid cancer and Hashimotos. I had a total thyroidectomy 2 months ago. I'm looking for some friends to help me stay motivated! I need help