Hypothyroidism
ruthb1977
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Anyone here diagnosed with hypothyroidism?
Having a hard time losing weight? Lost interest in working out?
Having a hard time losing weight? Lost interest in working out?
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When was the last time you had complete blood panel done? Typically if your hypo is well controlled with medication you should have no more issues than normal ppl when it comes to losing weight; I do find it takes me longer to recover and am aware of that10
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If your levels aren’t right it can also cause depression which may be why you’ve lost interest in working out. Exercise has become a habit for me, yes ocassionaly I can’t be arsed but after a year of going because my sister n dad also go and often I had to pick one of them up now I go even if they aren’t and if I do miss a session it’s easy to get back to it. 1 run a week has turned into 3 plus I’ve added other stuff. Yes I struggle to lose weight still but that’s due to my dirty coke habit which also happens to get worse if my thyroid medication isn’t right as I look for caffeine n sugar hit to keep me going.2
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When I've been briefly undermedicated (in need of dose adjustment), I've noticed a very slight negative effect on my calorie needs. The only effect I've noticed on workouts is part of general fatigue (and some joint stiffness) when undermedicated.
Properly medicated, I lost 50+ pounds in just less than a year at age 59-60, and haven't had any thyroid-related problems maintaining a healthy weight for 2 years since.
Others' experiences may differ, but these were mine.7 -
I 've recently had blood panel done again as I had to start Pregablin related to my Bipolar and although it's at lower end it is within limits,I 've been on 100mg Levotyroxine since I was diagnosed around 4y ago.
As long as I accurately log and workout hence make a decent deficit (and earn extra food ) I'm losing just fine .
It's easy to blame meds and conditions I take at least 3 meds that are mentioned in relation to weight gain but I'm the only person responsible of what goes in my mouth.
I 've been at my lowest and highest weight while hypo so I would say don't dwell on stuff you can't change and do what you can to lose weight and be healthy.
P.S You don't have to workout at all but I enjoy it5 -
I had a total thyroidectomy in 2000 due to thyroid cancer. I bought into much of the bad information out there and ended up putting on ~70 lbs over the next 14 years. None of this was due to my thyroid, but everything to do with my transitioning from a high active military career to a cushy life in academia. I started MFP in 2014 and lost 60 lbs the first year gradually decreasing my intake and increasing my activity.
Hypothyroidism has almost no detectable impact on metabolism. What it may impact are your appetite (not hunger), satiety, and mood.
You need to know your full thyroid panel including TSH, fT3, fT4, and rT3 to do any thorough assessment.
I find that most people struggle with working out the way they did before, but you do not need to workout to maintain a caloric deficit.
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Sure did! Had a hard time even walking a block without getting dizzy, palpitations, exhausted. Once my medication started working on a cellular level (which took a little over a month) I was able to get started again. Now I'm back at weight training 3 times a week and Zumba twice a week. Losing the weight I gained prior to getting diagnosed is a challenge, but it's slowly coming off.0
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Anyone here diagnosed with hypothyroidism?
Having a hard time losing weight? Lost interest in working out?
I was diagnosed in April and started taking levothyroxine at the end of that month. Prior to that I had lost 25 lbs, regained 10 and maintained my weight for about a year. I have gained 2 lbs since April and am about 20 lbs overweight.
Just had my tsh levels checked and they are supposed to be fine.
I feel better but am tired/lethargic because now I have insomnia. I am not getting enough sleep most nights.
I walk and try to hit my step goal.
I'm thinking about skipping breakfast and having a larger lunch or dinner or evening snack as I am less hungry in the morning now.
I feel like I am in an adjustment period and weight loss is less important than sorting out some things like my sleep and eating routine. Maybe in a couple of months it'll be different.1 -
I was diagnosed with Hashis/hypothyroid Oct 2016. Once I was medicated for a few months, everything seemed to fall into place for me. Started getting serious about weight loss that January and though it’s been a long, slow journey I’m getting close to goal.
It is possible. 2 -
andreahowell2010 wrote: »Sure did! Had a hard time even walking a block without getting dizzy, palpitations, exhausted. Once my medication started working on a cellular level (which took a little over a month) I was able to get started again. Now I'm back at weight training 3 times a week and Zumba twice a week. Losing the weight I gained prior to getting diagnosed is a challenge, but it's slowly coming off.
I remember those days when I couldn’t make it around the block
I once got winded from a single flight of stairs when I was getting shown an apartment and I was terribly embarrassed! Got the thyroid under control and I’m a runner now. I can run for miles and on hills and mountains without getting out of breath. Never going back to being sedentary again!
I find that the calorie allowance that mfp (and other calorie calculators) gives me are too high (even set to sedentary) I have to eat about 300 calories less to maintain my goal weight and I eat back all of my exercise calories. If my activity level goes down or I eat a bit too much every day, my weight will start to balloon up very quickly. I must remain vigilant! I have maintained for over 4 years now so I know it’s working.3 -
I gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.0 -
I gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.4 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
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I was diagnosed with hypothyroid, hashimotos when I was 10 years old however my Dr. believed I had it much younger than that as I was showing symptoms long before but they hesitated to even test me since I was so young and it is usually something older folks get. Despite having thyroid problems my entire life I have always been a normal BMI, and I was always a competitive athlete. Before I started taking my medication I was experiencing severe depression, I was often having out of body experiences and watching my life from a view up above. I saw myself as you would a movie character, I had no control over my movements or what I was doing. I was also very achy and sore most of the time, my head was in a brain fog, and I was putting on weight. My heart would sometimes beat crazy fast and I would feel weak. VERY scary and very freaky! I knew something was wrong. My mom quickly realized it wasn't normal 10 year old behavior and took me to the Dr. for bloodwork. As soon as I was put on Synthroid all symptoms went away and ever since I have been extremely happy my whole life! Before I was put on my medication and during times when I stopped seeing a Dr. and stopped my medication however I ALWAYS gained weight. From what I understand the disease actually has very little impact on your actual metabolic rate and calorie usage, but your hormonal imbalance may cause you to over eat. Every single time as soon as I was put back on my medication I instantly lost weight and naturally went back to eating like a normal person. I have tried the generic brand of thyroid medication I think its called Levo. something, and it was awful. My dad and grandmother who also have hypothyroidism expressed the same feelings, we all felt extremely lethargic and unmotivated on the levo. Synthroid and Cytomel (T3+T4) have been the winning combo for me. Every day I feel full of energy, I love exercising and I eat normal portions again and no longer struggle with food. Have I mentioned how happy I am? I LOVE life... I am so grateful for the Dr.s that helped me to feel healthy, every day I feel this good I am so glad. The only thing still bothering me that has never gone away is I am always cold... I live in Florida where it's generally 90-100 degrees out most of the year and you can usually find me in long pants, a heavy sweater, thick socks and boots. It's not the worst problem to deal with though since everyone else around me is sweating lol! I have found it is so important to see an endocrinologist as they seem to know much more about the disease than your regular Dr. My endo. carefully monitors my levels every few months and adjusts depending on the blood work results and how i'm feeling. I hope you get with a specialist and feel better soon... it sure isn't a fun thing to live with!0
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Happy you that you have access to T3 + T4. It's not really available in the UK as it's too expensive. Some GPs prescribe it, for example if you don't have a thyroid anymore and can't convert. But this is extremely rare from what I heard. There's a fairly big self-treatment movement with people buying meds abroad just to be treated properly. Glad I'm fine with Levothyroxine.0
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MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.6 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
Not trying to be a smart butt here but can you explain this to me? In my college physiology & biology courses they are teaching us the opposite, that the thyroid regulates metabolism and body temperature. I've heard people contradicting this a lot, and I know with my own body my weight seems to very much depend on what goes in it (CICO) and even though I do have a metabolic disorder I am not over weight.
Here is a direct quote from my human physiology slides...... "Thyroid hormones are derived from the amino acid tyrosine.•they are secreted by the thyroid gland for heat generation•they are lipid soluble•they activate intracellular receptors that induce the expression of genes that code for metabolic enzymes. Effects: they increase metabolic rate at the liver, heart,kidneys, skeletal muscles, and nervous system for heat generation. •hypothalamic TSH-releasing hormone (TRH, a peptide) is released in response to stress and low temperature•TRH induces the production of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, an adenohypophysealpeptide hormone)•TSH induces the production of thyroid hormones at the thyroid gland . Results: increase in oxygen consumption (metabolic rate) in the target tissues and the generation of heat.•subject to negative feedback regulation: thyroid hormones stop TRH and TSH secretion" All those things point to thyroid regulating heat generation? HOWEVER, every time I have gone to the Dr. just for a check up , etc. and they check my body temperature my temperature is below the average human body temperature i'm usually around 96-97F and that has always been normal for me.
Why am I always cold???0 -
No idea. I've been hypo for years before I finally received medication. I'd been freezing for years. And every time my medication is too low I'm starting to freeze again. Yet my body temperature is always normal, regardless if whether I'm freezing or not.
I wonder what metabolism actually means. I mean, when you're hyper your resting heartrate might be higher, if you're hypo it might be lower. Is that part of metabolism?1 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
Do you actually know anything about hypothyroidism? Because most of this is wrong. Yes, a lot of weight gain from hypothyroidism comes from water weight, but your thyroid is responsible for regulating various bodily processes, when it is underactive many of these processes slow down. This is why many of the symptoms include hair loss, slowed hair growth, slow healing of wounds, decreased heart rate, decreased body temperature, etc. It does mean those with hypothyroidism will require slightly less calories than the average person of their age/weight/height, because their body is doing less, although the decrease is usually a maximum of around 5%. So while the decrease is not really significant it absolutely does affect your metabolism. And yes, it absolutely can lead to a lower body temperature, in fact, it's one of the symptoms.
I was actually on the lower end of a healthy weight when I was diagnosed, but my average body temperature of 35,5 degrees (celsius) and heart rate of 45 bpm is what lead my doctor to test for hypothyroidism in the first place.2 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
Do you actually know anything about hypothyroidism? Because most of this is wrong. Yes, a lot of weight gain from hypothyroidism comes from water weight, but your thyroid is responsible for regulating various bodily processes, when it is underactive many of these processes slow down. This is why many of the symptoms include hair loss, slowed hair growth, slow healing of wounds, decreased heart rate, decreased body temperature, etc. It does mean those with hypothyroidism will require slightly less calories than the average person of their age/weight/height, because their body is doing less, although the decrease is usually a maximum of around 5%. So while the decrease is not really significant it absolutely does affect your metabolism. And yes, it absolutely can lead to a lower body temperature, in fact, it's one of the symptoms.
I was actually on the lower end of a healthy weight when I was diagnosed, but my average body temperature of 35,5 degrees (celsius) and heart rate of 45 bpm is what lead my doctor to test for hypothyroidism in the first place.
Thank you for clarifying this!
My resting heart rate was also low, 30 BPM . My doctor thought I was dead at first and couldn't find my pulse LOL! He sent me to the ER right away to get an EKG done and they determined it was bradycardia due to my thyroid disorder.0 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
From what I have read, untreated hypothyroidism does cause a lower body temperature which is most noticeable in basal body temperature. I first noticed that my basal body temp was low while trying to conceive. It was typically 95-96F. When I am treated, it is 97-98F.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2895281/
"Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) are produced from the thyroid gland. T4 is produced only from the thyroid, whereas T3 from the thyroid and from T4 deiodination in extrathyroidal tissues. T3 deficiency is responsible for the clinical and biochemical manifestations of hypothyroidism. Thus, basic intracellular functions such as oxygen consumption by the mitochondria and calorigenesis are slowed down. The decrease in energy metabolism and heat production is reflected in the low basal metabolic rate, decreased appetite, cold intolerance, and slightly low basal body temperature."
ETA my other symptoms was a slower heart rate, hair loss, dry scaly skin, low energy and some weight gain. In the early years of my hypothyroidism, I was quite slim. As it progressed and my activity level decreased I put on some weight. It was never substantial amounts.2 -
One of the blood tests my endocrinologists are running more frequently now are the T4 and T3. Because yes I am on 100mg Levotyroxine. They want to make sure it is the correct dose. At first before they had the dosage correct, I was always tired, out of breath. And literally it felt like each leg weighed hundreds of pounds a piece. Now that I am losing weight and walking daily. They have decided to check every 3 months instead of twice a year. And I had low blood pressure, low pulse, and cold hands and cold feet, still do.0
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we discuss this here all the time. do a search.0
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MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
Not trying to be a smart butt here but can you explain this to me? In my college physiology & biology courses they are teaching us the opposite, that the thyroid regulates metabolism and body temperature. I've heard people contradicting this a lot, and I know with my own body my weight seems to very much depend on what goes in it (CICO) and even though I do have a metabolic disorder I am not over weight.
Here is a direct quote from my human physiology slides...... "Thyroid hormones are derived from the amino acid tyrosine.•they are secreted by the thyroid gland for heat generation•they are lipid soluble•they activate intracellular receptors that induce the expression of genes that code for metabolic enzymes. Effects: they increase metabolic rate at the liver, heart,kidneys, skeletal muscles, and nervous system for heat generation. •hypothalamic TSH-releasing hormone (TRH, a peptide) is released in response to stress and low temperature•TRH induces the production of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH, an adenohypophysealpeptide hormone)•TSH induces the production of thyroid hormones at the thyroid gland . Results: increase in oxygen consumption (metabolic rate) in the target tissues and the generation of heat.•subject to negative feedback regulation: thyroid hormones stop TRH and TSH secretion" All those things point to thyroid regulating heat generation? HOWEVER, every time I have gone to the Dr. just for a check up , etc. and they check my body temperature my temperature is below the average human body temperature i'm usually around 96-97F and that has always been normal for me.
Why am I always cold???
Thyroid impacts REE by ~5% from clinical observation (on thyroidectomy patients shifting from full supplementation to zero) and serves as a minor stimulus to signal increases/decreases to external stressors. Your metabolism is primarily influenced by mass, particularly lean muscle mass. Metabolism is nothing more than a series of biochemical reactions and does not go "slow" or "fast".
Most of the medical references are over 60 years old prior to our ability to calculate metabolic rate with any precision or accuracy. Weight was a dominant indicator, but the participants did not track caloric intake.
Correlation does not equal causation. Perception will differ dramatically between two people with identical circumstances.1 -
MI gain when my thyroid meds need increasing. My metabolism slows a bit, but my main problem is eating more for energy. I can put on a pound or two a month when my meds are too low. When it's right, I start losing again ( eating less and slightly faster metabolism).
If you are properly medicated, it becomes a non issue. For me, that meant taking T3with my T4. Synthroid was not good enough.
Most likely it's not metabolism slowing down, but cause metabolism doesn't work like that. More likely it's moving less because you don't feel well (also includes fidgeting, which is mostly subconscious), increased water weight and more hunger.
I don't believe the main problem is slowed metabolism, but it is a small factor. When your body runs at 96F, your metabolism is slower.
Definitely less fidgeting, more sleep, more food are bigger factors than slowed metabolism and inflammation related issues. Ymmv
Hypothyroidism does not cause a reduction in body temperature.
The weight gain associated with thyroid disorders is water weight. Fat gain is caused by inactivity and eating surplus calories. Hypothyroidism may make you feel sluggish and impact you appetite, but it doesn't do anything to your metabolism.
Do you actually know anything about hypothyroidism? Because most of this is wrong. Yes, a lot of weight gain from hypothyroidism comes from water weight, but your thyroid is responsible for regulating various bodily processes, when it is underactive many of these processes slow down. This is why many of the symptoms include hair loss, slowed hair growth, slow healing of wounds, decreased heart rate, decreased body temperature, etc. It does mean those with hypothyroidism will require slightly less calories than the average person of their age/weight/height, because their body is doing less, although the decrease is usually a maximum of around 5%. So while the decrease is not really significant it absolutely does affect your metabolism. And yes, it absolutely can lead to a lower body temperature, in fact, it's one of the symptoms.
I was actually on the lower end of a healthy weight when I was diagnosed, but my average body temperature of 35,5 degrees (celsius) and heart rate of 45 bpm is what lead my doctor to test for hypothyroidism in the first place.
considering that @CSARdiver does research into thyroid medication etc...i think they know quite a bit....2
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