Thyroid?

There are some natural supplements that assist with thyroid. It can show normal but still keep you from losing any weight. Check herbal provider.com and see what they have available. They seem to have decent prices.

Are you seeing an endocrinologist or is this just your general doc? If you're not already, I'd go see an endocrinologist.

You could be borderline Hypo/Hyper....there is often debate on what "normal" is and I actually had to keep searching physician's until I found one that listened to me. I have a STRONG family history of hypothyroidism on both mom and dad side of the family and all of my symptoms were on point and had been for a number of years. I actually took in an article that I read about being borderline and the physician really listened and tested me and prescribed me meds. I've felt better and it wasn't as difficult to drop weight after that. My depression and anxiety minimized and my confusion and inattention are nonexistant unless my meds need to be altered.

If you are not happy or satisfied with the answers you received definitey get another opinion and request your numbers. Be adament about your symptomolgy and also any family history of hypo/hyper thyroid issues.

I won't bother trying to apologize on behalf of the more rude people that you will come across on MFP, they're definitely there but most people are very nice and supportive. The information that you were given in that post is not accurate at all.....get another opinion.

I have been trying to get a physician to listen to me about my issues since I was 18 years of age....I went 6 years before a physician would even consider checking my blood work simply because of my age. Even now at 30 they were hesitant but I was very adament and let them know about each of my family members who had been diagnosed BEFORE the age of 25.

Of course you will still have to watch what you eat and work out, Synthroid (or any other thyroid med) isn't a magic pill...which I understand you're not in search of, just in search of feeling better....BUT if you eat well, exercise, and take the appropriate medications to normalize your levels you will see an increase in energy among other things...plain and simple, you will FEEL better and more able to function because having a thyroid that doesn't function appropriately throws off many aspects of your life.

Seek another opinion and good luck :0)

I am no expert - but did your doctor just test TSH? I've heard some come back within the normal range for TSH, but their T3 or T4 could be low.

Also, I would flat out ask the doctor what the actual result was. YOu are the customer, the doctor is the provider. Only when you have all the data can you make the right choices for your health.

Hello,

I am pretty knowledgeable about this subject. Yes you have to find out your EXACT number. I am hypothyroid and have been since I was diagnosed when I got pregnant 6 years ago. I have a family history of it. The "normal" range regular Dr's refer to is not "normal" at all. My TSH when I am medicated taking Synthroid and feeling well is 1.2-1.3. I was having problems and got my blood tested last month and it came back 4.88 which is 4x's "my normal" and they just told me it was "slightly" elevated and they were going to retest it in a month. I immediately asked to be referred to an endocrinologist for that and finding after reviewing my blood work I was at the high end of normal for blood sugars ( I also had gestational diabetes). The range regular Dr's and labs use is .5 - 4.5. The range an endocrinologist uses is .5 - 3 usually trying to keep it between 1-2. So you have to get the TSH number to really see. I was fully symptomatic, gaining weight, dry skin, hair lose, tired all the time, high anxiety, depression. My endocrinologist immediately upped my dose and put me on brand since it may be a generic medication issue. Within a few days I was feeling much better and will get my blood retested in 4 more weeks to see where I am at. So don't just go off what the Dr's say is normal on any blood work. I always request a copy of my annual labs to review myself.

As for weight loss I am still working on that, I need to lose 20 lbs to be back to normal weight. The medicine gives you more energy right away so that alone gives you motivation to exercise which equals weight loss.

When I first started MFP 2 weeks ago I did not realize I needed to eat back my exercise calories and was WAY under every day for the first week oops!! So I have adjusted the last couple days and hopefully will see some results soon. I am female only 4"11 and currently 145 lbs so my calories are very hard since my BMR is 1253 ( calories I must consume to stay healthy) and my maintenance is 1750. I really can only maybe expect a max 1 lb a week, tight margin to stay in.

I wish you luck, get that number!!

A friend of mine tested normal, but her doc gave her some thyroid meds as a precaution and she said she dropped 10 pounds and felt healthier, had more energy, etc right away.

I would seriously question this doctor's actions. Anyone with a normally active thyroid should NOT be on any type of thyroid medication. That would be dangerous and very, very unprofessional.

If you're really concerned about the numbers, go back to your doctor and ask for the numbers. There are several different hormones that affect thyroid activity, and your doctor should be able to give you your exact numbers and tell you what the normal range is for each.

If your tests are normal, you probably don't need to see an endocrinologist. And most insurance companies will not pay for you to see one unless you are referred by your regular doctor. I personally have been seeing an endocrinologist for almost 4 years now for an over-active thyroid condition caused by Graves Disease. Thyroid diseases suck! Count yourself very lucky that your thyroid is normal.

I see a lot of posts on here about people having trouble losing weight and wondering if it could be a thyroid issue. The condition of under-active thyroid has become fairly well-known, and most people only know that it causes weight gain. I think a lot of women sort of "hope" they have that so they would be able to put their finger on a cause for their weight problems. But there are a lot of other unpleasant symptoms caused by thyroid diseases, and the medications do not always help.

Best of luck!

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