Hypothyroidism, Anyone?

I have the same thing and am taking the same medication. I've noticed that since taking it since January, my weight has gone up almost 20 pounds. I actually went to the doctor the other day to ask him about it, and he said it's highly unlikely that the meds or thyroid we're making me gain weight- which doesn't make sense seeing as it has everything to do with your metabolism. I'd love to hear other peoples answers as well, as I am highly confused!

I have it as well, I take 62mcg of Levothyroxine.

With the Levo it controls your thyroid like it was working normally, so if your taking it faithfully you should have no problems losing weight if your following a healthy lifestyle and exercising to lose the weight.

Love her or hate her, Jillian Michaels is a prime example that it IS possible to be healthy and strong with Hypo. I have Hashimotos, which is a form of hypothyroidism, so I get it. I like to look at Jillian's before and after. It gives me hope!

I have also been diagnosed with this Hypothyroidism about 3 years ago and recently I have found that it is relatively easy to lose 55 lbs so far. I am also taking 50 mcg of levothyroxine and have been for the last 3 years as well. I really don't have any other advice except for being VERY truthful to yourself and FOLLOW a plan (try not to slip up).

This is however the first time I have ever changed my eating habits AND joined a gym. My motto is that "If I pay for the gym membership, I WILL USE IT" and I also want to get more than my money's worth so I go often enough to feel like I get more from them than they take from me.

You can lose while having this hypothyroidism, I have heard some people say it makes it harder but I have not had a problem so far.

Hi there
Firstly dont worry. I have been hypothyroid for at least 20 years. My weight fluctuates off and on all the time, but ONLY because of my yo yo dieting/ overeating (or rather eating only rubbish). My weight has yo-yo'd from 11st 4lbs to 9st. I'm currently 10st 1lb. I am currenty on 100mcg Thyroxine per day. I started off on 50mcg and gradually went up and up in dosage (according to my blood results) until I was on 150mcg. About a year ago after another blood test I went down to 100mcg a day. Everything is fine. No weight gain (at least not because of the thyroid problem anyway).
Make sure you have REGULAR blood tests to establish that you're on the right dose. Sometimes (especially after pregnancy) your thyroid may start producing the correct amount of (whatever the medical name is) and you may not need to take thyroid tablets anymore. (This happened with my cousin).
As long as you feel healthy and more importantly EAT healthily you should be okay. If you do start to put on excess weight or feel excessively tired go to your Doctor - if could be you need another blood test to be sure you're on the right dosage.

Good Luck.
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If you find you are still having the symptoms of it, and really struggling to lose, it may be the drugs arent of the correct dose? Have you had a recent TFT and/or checkup?

If the condition is uncontrolled you will definitely struggle, but if you are medicating with the correct dose it shouldn't cause any issues with weight loss

HTH

I agree entirely.

I was born with mine not working been on thyroxine since 23 months old (now 42).

I wasn't always overweight though.. it wasn't until I started having mobility problems in my early 30's and a new doctor started messing with my meds and lowered them.. i went up to 16st.. I got back down to 11st 7 over several years as my neurological condition ran its course... last year put a stone back on... just got back down to 11st 7.. taken 5 months.

I was about 9 to 9 and half stone at my healthiest, so still have a way to go.. I've set goal at 10st for now as I'm much older and I'm sure the hormones will also affect how much I can lose now.

I'm on 300mcg daily but still its taking a while to shift the weight, but maybe cos my physical activity is extremely limited so I tried to eat as little as possible to compensate for that and lose. It's very frustrating.. I've heard of people taking thyroxine who dont have under active thyroid's.. to lose weight... and even on the highest dose they can give me I'm still struggling!!

I've heard of people taking thyroxine who dont have under active thyroid's.. to lose weight... and even on the highest dose they can give me I'm still struggling!!
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I hope this doesnt give any peeps out there the wrong idea. This is a crazy and extremely dangerous thing to do. It could lead to heart palpations and eventually a heart attack. Do not do this.

I also suffer from thyroid troubles.I have lost 62 pounds in 10 months, so it is possible. My doctor suggested a low carb diet for me as well. It isn't easy, I love carbs! My doctor also explained that some people need the real Synthroid while others are fine using generics. I am one that needs the real stuff. Good luck and don't get discouraged.

I'm glad you posted this as I also was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism after my first pregnancy. I initially had lost almost all my baby weight and then re-gained it immediately. I was so tired and drained (even more so than being a new, first time mommy to a colicy baby) and it was determined that I had hypothyroidism with a goiter on my thyroid. I have continued to maintain my meds at 100mcg every day and 2 doses 1x per week. Lucikly my goiter is maintaining it's small size and does not need to be biopsied at this time. All that being said, I have often complained to my Dr. about my inability to lose weight. She tells me that since my meds are regulated as they should be the thyroid "issue" is not effecting it. She did put me on Metformin, which she said may aide in some weight loss; however, I had bad side effects to it, even on the extended release. I don't want to blame my hypothyroidism, but I just think it has made it much more challenging. Also, I am always much more tired and it can be soooo hard to motivate myself. BUT when I am working out everyday and feeling great I notice I have a lot of energy. I just can't stop! Basically, I never let myself sit down. I go from one task to the other each and every day! I do not even watch TV other than my workout videos! My fitness pal is really helping keep my food in check and I love the accountability this requires!
Also, I am going to look up more info on Jillian...I had no idea she has hypothyroidism! What a motivator to us all!

Oh, & I am required to go to my Dr. every 6 months for bloodwork and an ultrasound every year (due to the goiter). I see an actual endocrinologist.