Hypo/Hyperthyroidism

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  • mom2djld
    mom2djld Posts: 2 Member
    cnldance wrote: »
    Hi guys!

    So basically I made this thread for people struggling with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. I used MFP in the past when I was in my teens and it was never really hard for me to lose weight with proper diet and exercise...up until now. I'm 24 now, but when I was about 20 my doctor diagnosed me with hypo thyroidism. Basically my thyroid is slow so she prescibed me a low dose of meds for it. I took it religiously but it didnt make me feel better at all. My hair was falling out, I experienced extreme fatigue, etc.

    Fast forward....

    I started seeing a therapist in the beginning of last year and she advised me to go see an endocrinologist as I described to her my health and family health history. I went to the doctor yesterday and was told my thyroid is in pretty bad shape. So bad that it's three times the size it should be so she immediately upped my meds and advised I go on a strict 1200 calorie diet. It was hopeful, but also frustrating because I have been on a strict diet and workout plan for 5 months now and all I've been doing is gaining....unheard of right? turns out my thyroid is the culprit.

    This thread is for people with Hashimotos or thyroid problems. I offer any and all support I can give. Feel free to share your stories and add me as a friend :)

  • hannahpirtle
    hannahpirtle Posts: 2 Member
    I suffered from Graves Disease for 5 years. It almost took my life a few times. Had radiation twice. Now hypo controlled with meds. I have fibromyalgia as well. Road blocks but keep trying......



    mom2djld wrote: »
    cnldance wrote: »
    Hi guys!

    So basically I made this thread for people struggling with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. I used MFP in the past when I was in my teens and it was never really hard for me to lose weight with proper diet and exercise...up until now. I'm 24 now, but when I was about 20 my doctor diagnosed me with hypo thyroidism. Basically my thyroid is slow so she prescibed me a low dose of meds for it. I took it religiously but it didnt make me feel better at all. My hair was falling out, I experienced extreme fatigue, etc.

    Fast forward....

    I started seeing a therapist in the beginning of last year and she advised me to go see an endocrinologist as I described to her my health and family health history. I went to the doctor yesterday and was told my thyroid is in pretty bad shape. So bad that it's three times the size it should be so she immediately upped my meds and advised I go on a strict 1200 calorie diet. It was hopeful, but also frustrating because I have been on a strict diet and workout plan for 5 months now and all I've been doing is gaining....unheard of right? turns out my thyroid is the culprit.

    This thread is for people with Hashimotos or thyroid problems. I offer any and all support I can give. Feel free to share your stories and add me as a friend :)

  • ohiostatejen
    ohiostatejen Posts: 1 Member
    I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's at eleven years old. It has made maintaining a healthy weight difficult. I had an endocrinologist in Ohio that liked to keep his patients at TSH of 1.0. I felt great at that time, but we have moved a few times and I have been through many different doctors, all with different thoughts about what is in the normal range (Anywhere from .3 - 5.0 and .3-3.0 TSH). Has anyone else experienced this and noticed that this has affected their ability to loose weight? Also, has anyone found that a combination of T3 and T4 makes it easier to loose weight? I also was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia several hears ago and take monthly B12 injections. Thanks for any input!
  • calston2
    calston2 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with hypo thyroidism at 26. Always struggled with losing weight. Had a baby 3 years ago and am struggling more to loose. Am 25lbs overweight and my goal is to work hard to get to where I should be. I'd love to hear from you. Please add me as a friend. Ciao.
  • leonie45
    leonie45 Posts: 1 Member
    edited January 2016
    Just stumbled on this thread. I have hypothyroid for approximately 5 years now. Weight loss is so hard, I'm going to start 16:8 intermittent fasting, has anyone tried it and if so what are your results?
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    ohiostatejen wrote: »
    I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's at eleven years old. It has made maintaining a healthy weight difficult. I had an endocrinologist in Ohio that liked to keep his patients at TSH of 1.0. I felt great at that time, but we have moved a few times and I have been through many different doctors, all with different thoughts about what is in the normal range (Anywhere from .3 - 5.0 and .3-3.0 TSH). Has anyone else experienced this and noticed that this has affected their ability to loose weight? Also, has anyone found that a combination of T3 and T4 makes it easier to loose weight? I also was diagnosed with Pernicious Anemia several hears ago and take monthly B12 injections. Thanks for any input!

    It depends on the individual I guess, but for 20 years now since my initial diagnosis, several endocrinologists have always upped my meds whenever TSH goes above the 1.5-2.0. The few times it has got to the upper levels of normal, I noticed a huge energy loss.

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