hypothyroid

I have hashimotos hypothyroid, as well as a mess of other issues. There's lots of helpful threads already out there on the subject if you type hypothyroid into the search function. Those may be able to help you with your questions.

just found out I have it but my level was just over the normal range like 5.08 I've been taking a 25mg pill for about a week now

I have hashimotos hypothyroid, as well as a mess of other issues. There's lots of helpful threads already out there on the subject if you type hypothyroid into the search function. Those may be able to help you with your questions.

I have this too. Never knew anyone else with it.

I had a complete thyroidectomy 2 years ago due to thyroid cancer. I had been on meds for a couple of years prior to that, and struggling to lose the weight. This year i decided enough was enough, and really started hitting the gym hard (hired a trainer) and cleaned up my diet. I've lost 40 pounds, but every single one of them has been a struggle. It definitely takes more work when your body is working against you, but it can be done.

My trainer also has hashimoto's, and his dosage was just upped. But he's been very fit his entire life, so a bit more diligence on his part, and the weight comes off. I think it's harder for those of us who let our weight get ahead of us.

My grandafther takes Armour thyroid too. I never knew there was a difference in weight loss on either of them. I'll have to look into that.

I'm hypothyroid and was put on medication at age 7. Even though my TSH is within the "normal range" with medication, it takes me a bit longer to lose weight than I'd like. But don't get discouraged. You can and will lose weight if you cut back and exercise. Just make sure to get your levels checked as often as your doctor recommends. Good luck!

Yes I take 125mmg a day and I have done so for several years, it doesn't seem to shift the weight but it stops me putting it on too easily and I'm not so tired. You have just been diagnosed so it will take a while to find out what the right level of meds is for you, they will test your blood in about 6 months to check.
You must not rely on the medicine though, you have to take back control and watch you food intake and ensure you do some exercise especially walking.
Make sure you take the tablet(s) every day because that is important but it shouldn't be the first thing you look at if you are having problems getting rid of the weight, I do think 0.8 is a good number so you don't really have a big problem but if you think it should be more then maybe you could try to increase exercise and see if this helps.

I have it and I am losing weight just fine.

Same here! I have Hypo and the weight has been coming off...13 lbs lost so far since starting in 5/31/2011. What am I doing differently now compared to before? I track EVERYTHING! And Im exercising 6x a week. I have finally figured out that thyroid disease is not an excuse, believe me, I used that excuse a lot. It's not easy peasy, but it is possible! It will happen, just take your time and don't get discouraged. :flowerforyou:

Thanks for all the advice! It is nice to know that others have the same problems. I will try to up my workouts and i will look into Armour as i am on synthriod.

I don't think there is a doctor around here that will even think about prescribing Armour. I hear people have good luck with it, but depending where you are from, you just might have a hard time getting it. :frown: Im taking 100 mcg of Levothyroxine by the way.

I have hypothyroidism too, and have been on medication for almost 2 years now. Ive been progressively gaining wait not stop for well over a year now and exercise didn't even seem to help.....it's only been since I started to track what Ive been eating on here that Ive noticed even a remotely different change, but It's still very early & Ill have to wait to see if it continues. I haven't lost anything in 2 years, only gained, but this week I lost 0.8lbs too.....seems futile, but ill take what I can get! Good luck!