I have hypothyroidism. Would love to add friends that have this as well.

tbullucks2006
tbullucks2006 Posts: 105 Member
edited November 8 in Motivation and Support
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  • trivard676
    trivard676 Posts: 90 Member
    I was just diagnosed last week. Still trying to figure out what dosage will work for me. Feel free to add me.
  • bharatirats
    bharatirats Posts: 25 Member
    Its difficult to lose weight after hypothyroidism..I m also facing the same problem..
  • I've had an underactive thyroid for about 8 years now. I'm 5"3 and a chubby kid growing up. My heaviest weight was 172lbs at the height of my hypothyroidism. I was able to lose weight through dieting and weighed the lowest at 123lbs. Unfortunately, I gained a lot of lbs and I'm currently at 160lbs.

    Been struggling to lose weight. I got myself checked a couple of months back and it shows that my hormone levels are not normal AT ALL. They are way off even with 150mcg of Thyrax daily. Gonna visit a new endo tomorrow to check if there could be other ways...

  • Sparkles281
    Sparkles281 Posts: 14 Member
    I was diagnosed about 3 years ago! I haven't had any problems losing weight thus far, but I've only just begun so time will tell.
  • Have had it for years. Just found out that my doc didn't bother to tell me that my TSH was out of range again (have been on 88mcg Levothyroxine for years). At my suggestion she upped me to 100mcg. Going to endo. in March. It's important to follow up with specialists because sometimes GP's don't understand the importance of staying in range, as is the case with my own. Feel free to add me.
  • Realtree2429
    Realtree2429 Posts: 81 Member
    I was diagnosed about 8 years ago....you can add me :) I'll be honest, I haven't had my levels checked in over a year (bad me!) but I feel great when I take Armour Thyroid. Felt horrible on Synthroid!
  • annie422
    annie422 Posts: 114 Member
    I was just diagnosed last week as well. Feel free to add me. haven't started meds yet but will soon and trying to research synthroid vs. Armour and would love any experiences folks have had with them.
  • annie422
    annie422 Posts: 114 Member
    I was diagnosed about 8 years ago....you can add me :) I'll be honest, I haven't had my levels checked in over a year (bad me!) but I feel great when I take Armour Thyroid. Felt horrible on Synthroid!

    Hi Realtree, what were your side effects on synthroid vs. Armour if you don't mind me asking? just starting to look into this and hope to talk to my doctor later today. they automatically prescribed me levothyroxine, but I get the feeling it's their default and not really specific to the patient.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    Me, me, me! hypothyroid AND menopausing! Please let me recommend Armour Thyroid over synthroid. I have been through this experience and I can tell you there is a huge difference in the quality of life and ability to lose weight versus it being impossible no matter what you do!
  • azure7
    azure7 Posts: 136 Member
    Hashimoto's here! Feel free to add me. We also have a group called "Butterfly Chasers" with lots of helpful info and support :)
  • lunchlady61
    lunchlady61 Posts: 17 Member
    I was diagnosed about 40 yeas ago. My weight has always been a problem, even with Synthroid or Thyroxine. I do have to say that I feel better when taking Armour over the synthetics; and the generics did not work well at all for me. Under 5 feet tall, and over 50, it is even harder to lose the weight, but I don't feel as tired all the time. Even though my blood work comes out normal, I still have symptoms of hypothyroidism. Lol, hot flashes can be a welcome thing for a woman who is hypothyroid.
  • sabel20
    sabel20 Posts: 7 Member
    I was 4-5 years ago...still take my meds and have trouble loosing weight sadly But i believe m levels are off and thankfully have a appt soon!

    Happy to be friends with anyone though
  • valeriejo
    valeriejo Posts: 14 Member
    I have been diagnosed for about !2 years. I had a lot of success with eating a gluten free "paleo" diet. I was able to drop 65 lbs in 5 months. The problem is that once I stopped eating that way, it all came back. But to be fair I wasnt eating at all healthy. I am starting back up again and would love more friends who are also in the same boat as me with their thyroids. Feel free to add me!
  • bbg_daryl
    bbg_daryl Posts: 150 Member
    Hiii! It's not easy to lose weight with this condition, but it's not impossible. :D Add me and check out my blog to see some of my success over the past year. That sounded like advertising, I apologize. <.<;
  • SueGeer
    SueGeer Posts: 1,169 Member
    edited October 2014
    Hi. Diagnosed about 10 years ago (Mum & one of my sisters have it too). Been on Levothyroxine for ages without any problems. Reviewed every year. Have managed to lose weight OK. My main problem is feeling the cold too much :| Happy to have extra friends too ;)
  • jacqueline7599
    jacqueline7599 Posts: 159 Member
    Omg I need help with this bad!!! I went to endocrinologist because I can't lose weight no matter how hard I workout or healthy I eat. I'm constantly tired. All I want to do is sleep even with B12 pills. My TSH was 0.435 in july. The range says 0.450-4.500 is normal, so I'm below. Before bloodwork he found nodules on my thyroid and said wow no wonder you have problems losing weight. Well when bloodwork came back he said I was fine and didn't need meds and we'll just keep check on nodules! Seriously! !! I'm frustrated! !!
    Any opinions or help would be appreciated. I also have gained 25 lbs in 2 yrs and 45 in past 6 yrs. I do 5 k's and have trained for mud runs and marathons and still not lose 1 lb. I'm not lazy and not workout or eat right, like people try to say.
  • jacqueline7599
    jacqueline7599 Posts: 159 Member
    Oh my only thing is I'm never cold. 90% of time I'm hot. So I don't have that symptom.
  • Singularity84
    Singularity84 Posts: 98 Member
    I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism a few years ago and ended up having to have surgery to remove an enlarged nodule and half of my thyroid, which, of course, left me with hypothyroidism. Granted, I've been heavy my entire life, even when I had an overactive thyroid (instead of increased metabolism, I got anxiety and high blood pressure. Thanks, thyroid!)
  • 1Mrsmcdilbert
    1Mrsmcdilbert Posts: 44 Member
    I was diagnosed 10 years ago. I had just lost 40 pounds and couldn't figure out why I was struggling at maintenance and putting the weight back on when they finally diagnosed me. I need to figure out how to lose the weight again.
  • bharatirats
    bharatirats Posts: 25 Member
    SueGeer wrote: »
    Hi. Diagnosed about 10 years ago (Mum & one of my sisters have it too). Been on Levothyroxine for ages without any problems. Reviewed every year. Have managed to lose weight OK. My main problem is feeling the cold too much :| Happy to have extra friends too ;)

    hello. I diagnosed about 3 years ago.Taking Thyronorm 50 mg daily.
    I cant lose weight only. Else till date everything is normal.
  • mustloseweight2015
    mustloseweight2015 Posts: 78 Member
    I have it too. I got diagnosed about 4 years ago and soon after the diagnosis, I got pregnant. So between the weight I had put on initially plus the baby weight, I have a bunch of weight to lose. What I have noticed is that for me, hypothyroidism has made losing weight difficult but not impossible. When I am very careful about my weight and stay under my calories and work out, the weight does come off. But somewhat slower. Also, I can't afford too many off-track days. I have a long way to go though, so we'll see. Feel free to add me....
  • Lizzy622
    Lizzy622 Posts: 3,705 Member
    I was diagnosed over 20 years ago. My mom has it and when I went to her doctor because I did not have a primary at the time he tested me right away. I struggled with many different "diet" plans and losing a bit and then gaining back more than I lost until I came to MFP over 4 years ago. I found that moving more means the difference between losing/maintaining and gaining.
  • pntbttrsmomma
    pntbttrsmomma Posts: 14 Member
    I have it. I gained over 100 lbs in less than 18 months...my doctor agreed to check for that after i researched and researched - that was 13 years ago. I have a much more competent doc now...but have never lost the weight. Feel free to add me please, I need "friends" :)
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    I've been Hypo and on synthroid since 2002. I have an apt with an endo tomorrow. I feel horrible and have for years but they keep saying "you're in the normal range" I'm staring myself gluten free to see if that helps. Can anyone advise if you have had luck with this change?
  • klbrowser
    klbrowser Posts: 61 Member
    I've been hypothyroid since 2001, but it is just one ailment in a long list of them including autoimmune disease, diabetes, celiac disease, gastroparesis and fibromyalgia (there are more, but you get the general idea). I take a combination of Armour thyroid and Cytomel. I did well in the weight department for several years, but the TSH has been creeping higher though not yet out of the laboratory range, and now I find myself 30 pounds heavier than is comfortable. I had to get really restrictive with my diet, 1200-1500 calories per day, in order to lose any weight at all. I would probably have more success if I could do proper cardiovascular exercise, but my other ailments severely hamper my activity level (I have to use a wheelchair part time). So mostly, I focus on making my diet as healthy as possible, including being gluten-free since 2003, and exercise at a lower level as much as I can tolerate.
  • NerdieMcChub
    NerdieMcChub Posts: 153 Member
    I just went on an "add friend" spree from this thread! I have Hashimoto's. I have for about 7-8 years. Just starting to get on track now with my meds, underlying issues, and started gluten free. Feel free to add me, anyone!
  • MelanieRBrace
    MelanieRBrace Posts: 245 Member
    I am hypothyroid, diagnosed about 6 months ago. I bottomed out and gained 70 pounds in a very short amount of time. Finally, my doctor tested me. I am on meds now and slowly losing, it's tough but not impossible.
  • cindytw
    cindytw Posts: 1,027 Member
    Hi, I just found this post on a search trying to find a hypothyroid group. I have been struggling on an ongoing basis, so I think I have Hashimoto's based on what I have read. I also have Celiac and other GI issues and allergies. I just learned my TSH is up there again and I could have actually bet money on that based on how I have been feeling (sluggish, sleepy, like everything is an effort...hot and cold alternately, dry skin and lips, falling out hair). I am in "normal' range at 3.7, but that is way too high for me! I was down to 2.3 and still felt like I needed more meds. My doctor says a lot of patients feel best hovering around low normal. Anyone feel free to add me!
  • layhl74
    layhl74 Posts: 17 Member
    Hi I have had hashimotos for 10 years now and I have a hard time losing weight, I lost 20 kg once and my doctor said I didnt need my thyroxine any more so I went off it but 2 years later I had put on 40 kgs and felt so bad that I saw another doctor and they said it was stupid of the other doctor to take me off them and now Im on 200mg a day and now have a huge anxiety problem because of the side affects which stops me from going out alot :(

    Does anyone else have a anxiety problem and any one can add me :)
  • LadyLots2Lose
    LadyLots2Lose Posts: 110 Member
    G'day, I am hypothyroid as well (diagnosed at 9 months) so I've never known a different life. Losing weight has been a constant battle for most of my adult life but, I'm closer to my goal than ever (4 kg to go) and feeling pretty fab at the moment. Happy to be added to your friends list.
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