Hypothyroidism

zzk0485 · January 2016

I was recently diagnosed with it and have had weight gain. Dr has me on a low dose of meds. Looking for advice on how to deal with it.

bayliekatie · January 2016

Hi! I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about two and a half years ago. It presents its own unique sets of problems but my first advice is - be your own advocate for your health! First and foremost, what medicines are you taking? Be sure that it is the right one for you. Secondly, have you had more than just your T3 and T4 tested? I would suggest getting your antibodies tested as well. I went for two years thinking I had hypothyroidism, being on the medicine I was prescribed, and still gaining weight and feeling horrible, while my T3 and T4 kept turning up normal. As soon as I went to a new doctor who tested my antibodies, I found out I had the autoimmune form of hypothyroidism, which 50 percent of people with hypothyroidism have, Hashimoto's. I also switched from levothyroxine to nature-throid and have seen a world of difference. Often with hypothyroidism there are other things going on - malfunctioning adrenals, vitamin deficiencies, food allergies that all contribute to the symptoms. I would try to find a doctor that can give you the full picture of what is happening with your body, if you haven't already. The website - stop the thyroid madness (http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/)- has also helped me and informed me so I would suggest checking that out. It's a struggle to be healthy BUT it is possible, just takes a lot of work.

Pawsforme · January 2016

There are many of us on here who deal with hypothyroidism. After I was diagnosed and started medication it took about six weeks for me to be able to start losing weight on a reasonable (for my height/goal weight) calorie deficit. Prior to that I'd been struggling to maintain at that same calorie level. I started feeling better within a week or two of starting medication. The brain fog was the first thing to improve. But it took about six weeks to be able to start losing weight. Make sure you take your medication as prescribed (every single day, and usually 30 to 60 minutes before eating or drinking anything in the morning). And make sure you go back for all blood work. Especially in the first six months or so your doctor should have you coming in regularly to make sure you're on the right medication and dosage for you.

Yi5hedr3 · January 2016

Most folks have Thyroid issues because of Iodine deficiency, caused by both lack of dietary iodine, and the consumption of Bread & flours containing Bromide, which compete with Iodine keeping Iodine from feeding the Thyroid. So, quit eating bread, and start feeding your Thyroid by taking 1 ea. iodoral tablet each day.

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