It's my thyroid....

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I am hypothyroid, and my meds do not cause me to drop weight. Also, I was on Synthroid for years and still never felt better. I've now been on dessicated thyroid for years and feel pretty good. Also, my doctor likes to keep my TSH under 2.0. Any questions, let me know! I was diagnosed when I was 19 and am now 33, so have lots of years under my belt.

I know where you're coming from. I can only relay my own experience as I'm sure everyone's body responds differently. My thyroid level was at 13.5 when they FINALLY caught on that something was out of whack. The medication doesn't make you drop the pounds quickly, but what it does do is lift you out of a cloud that I'm sure you've been feeling as though you've been walking through and give you energy and motivation. I did drop some weight at first, but it wasn't a great deal and I was over 300 pounds. What I will say is that you'll feel better and see things a whole lot more clearly. Also, make sure you keep on top of your Vitamin D levels because thyroid and Vitamin D go hand in hand and when both under control, help with weightloss. I've had to go on some pretty hefty supplements as well. Good luck! Brighter days are ahead!


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Oh, and I will always have hypothyroidism. Being fat doesn't cause it. It's an autoimmune disease.

hypothyroidism doesn't go away. Not likely that it accounts for all 40lbs, but it could be responsible for 10-15 of those. It can also take a while to get you on the right dose - they like to step you up through the micrograms so that you're taking the minimum you need. I've been on thyroid medication for over 15 years now. Losing weight (through weight loss surgery) temporarily hiccuped my need for medication, but within 6 months, I was back where I started.

i have an under active thyroid and since being on my medication for it i have gained about 50 pounds. in my experience my medication has actually made me put on weight rather than lose it like a lot of other people say. i also find it harder to lose weight and i have to exercise loads!

My daughter has been diagnose since she was 7, shes now 15. She'll have to be on meds her whole life. The thyroid can do all sorts of weird things to your body. The reason for the weight gain is because it slowed down your metaboism. with the right doseage and treatment and sometimes it takes time, it can help speed it up again but keep in mind it will be a struggle. My daughter has weight issues because hers is unstable alot.

I have had a thyroid problem all of my life. First it was hyper then it went hypo. That being said, I have heard that when you get it during a pregnancy that sometimes it goes away. Basicly it all depends on the individual. You probably won't lose weight like crazy. It usually comes off the way it went on S-L-O-W. It will also take a while for your Dr to figure out the dosage that is right for you. I have been going to the Dr for blood tests every 3 months for the past year and although it is close to correct it is still not right. I quit taking my medication for a couple of years because I didn't have any insurance to pay for the blood tests.

Hey, I completely disagree that the meds make you drop weight fast. In fact, it does no more than if you didn't have the problem and in fact it will still be a struggle compared to those who do not have hypothyroidism. I went through the same thing. I gained 40 lbs with my 2nd pregnancy and kept on 20 of it. Before that, I went to the gym for 8 weeks 2 hours a day and while everyone around me lost 20 something lbs. I barely lost 3. I was pretty sure I went into my pregnancy with the problem which made it worse. After I had my son, I worked out everyday and ate healthy but did not lose anything. I knew then I had to get checked out and sure enough, I got diagnosed with hypo. That was not my only symptom. I had basically every other symptom associated with it. Since, I have been able to lose weight but I still have to work my butt off for it. It doesn't come easy like it did before but atleast I know now when I try, I will see results. Hang in there, the meds will help get your hormones back on track so when you put in the work, you will ses the results but whoever says you'll drop all the weight once you get on them is wrong. haha I mean, trust me, I wish it were that easy but it's not! The most important thing is, you got it figured out and will get the help for it. Good luck to you!

while hypothyroidism can slow your metabolism, cause fatigue that can lead to weight gain, and it did for me, getiing meds right and balancing your levels again can take time, and even when your metabolism picks up, its not a magic pill, in fact if you lose a lot of weight really fast, you probobly have been over medicated, which isn't healthy either.