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I started subclinical and theres a lot of debate about whether to medicate or not. But I had so many symptoms like hair loss super dry skin loss of libido depression really bad anxiety low heart rate and the 30 lbs weight gain in under 4 months... so I started at 25 mcg because I wasnt in a big deficit but recent went to…

I left in tears I barely got to the elevator... I did not want to go in the first place but I went just because she kept suggesting it or medications contrave and saxenda! I have ms and enough meds I dont need more...I have been doing what I did to lose weight before 86 lbs before thyroid hit. Intermittent fasting low…

Thank you to everyone who responded here... I wasn't getting notifications and looked in today and saw 8 new messages... my apologies I get very lost in the forum the format is a bit hard to follow messages and then my responses. Still working on my dose saw a nutritionist through my endocrinologist and had a big…

Sent you a pm message hope you got it i get lost in these forums lol

I have a 100 to lose as well and definitely think I haven't quite found my dose trying 37.5 now... I don't feel like myself but all the anxiety that came before I gained weight suddenly and also the low low mood... crushing fatigue mixed with ms fatigue. I want to get my level right!!

This is What is happening now I am just increasing slowly to 50 mcg I was 25 mcg now 37.5 and then I'll go to 50 my body is very sensitive to all medications. I hope I have the same success you did!!

I was just at the nutritionist after my endocrinologist recommended it. We looked at my weight through out the years the yo yo etc and my set point is high my body just wants to stay here but thats from a depressed metabolism from age and years dnd years of yo yo weight fluctuations. I lost 155 lbs in 2003 to 2005 and the…

Thanks ... again this is encouraging because I know it can be done I definitely have to stay away from the naysayers!!! :)

I have absolutely figured out it is very disease focused on Facebook. Buddhism says don't talk about your disease if you want peace from it :)

It is hard for me to be active due to 2 back surgeries in 2006 for herniated disc against my sciatic nerve and then confirmed diagnosis MS in 2010 but it wasn't until last summer that my symptoms seemed worse after a big attack in June. Now my fatigue is crushing my skin is dryer then the Sahara lol my hair fell out and I…

I think I got into a forum where people aren't getting better or haven't and aren't losing weight etc.. not all but if i posted about weight loss it was soooo deflating and negative. I know it's possible I just have to tweak things now and shave off some calories and try to get moving more! I've been fine on 25 mcg and in…

Thanks for all the feedback I feel more optimistic that this weight will come off! Just can't be lazy I'm 45 now so things aren't quite as easy. Thx everyone!

I'm in Canada and my lab is 0.5 to 5.0 but states is up to 4. But recent news and research says that the range should be lowered to 3. Optimal is 1 to 2 from what I've learned. My number goes down quick but I don't feel any better still have a lot of symptoms and crushing fatigue is one that is unmanageable. I have nodules…

Things can fluctuate with the thyroid as I have come to find out! But I agree with T3 should be upper third of range and T4 mid range of slightly above. TSH 2 or under. Another comfort knowing that you lost weight with a thyroid issue too!

This is very encouraging because I joined a thyroid Facebook group and everyone says you can't lose weight. I originally needed to lose 155. I was down 85 when I plateaued for 6 months and went hypo as I wasn't while losing weight. I do know breaks are beneficial. I originally lost 135 lbs in 2004 and kept it off till 2012…

Thank you... I figured out the reply part I was typing in the quoted part but hit done above instead of post reply below 🤣 duh... MS cog fog haha.. I've had hypo and hyper symptoms. Fatigue hair loss dry skin dry hair ...etc etc at first it was like I was hyper.. anxiety panic attacks nervousness sweating palpitations hair…

Yes tons of blood work.. only one we didn't do was reverse T3 but antibodies and full thyroid panel iron panel glucose triglycerides etc. I'm in range now but not optimal I think I need to get it around 2 ish to be optimal I'm just under the top of the range. My Dr said usually they don't treat till TSH above 10. But…

Okay I'm figuring out how to reply! I have been testing TSH T4 T3 for 12 months and first time I started synthroid i got anxiety.. but now I take half 50 mcg tablet that has no dye. But I only got my level to 4.79 around there since March 15th so 3 months it was at 8.9 something. I know it takes time I've had my hormones…

How do I reply to someone individually? I've been on MFP for 1290 plus days think and never really used the forums lol I'm on 25 mcg synthroid which brought TSH from 8.92 to 4.78. But that wasn't optimal so I now have a new script for 50 mcg. I took 12 weeks of vitamin D3 50000 IU. All iron is great T4 is right at mid…

Awesome start! I've restarted after some health problem interference. Looking for new friends as well for support!!

London ontario here!

I can completely identify and I too am not only 190 lbs overweight but I also have multiple sclerosis. Its so difficult to say 'no' I can't do that because you so don't want to say no, we want to participate and be part of group and social activities but it's not always up to us and has to be within our means.…

Hi there! I'm new here also but not new to the weight loss and gain roller-coaster! Thought I had it in the bad when I lost 155 lbs in 2 years from 2002 to 2004 then.... well you can read my profile and you'll find out more about me if you wish. I'm here and have loads to lose as well so welcome aboard. I'll send a friend…

Yes PCOS is just precious isn't it lol. I lost my first 80 lbs initially by going on Atkins and then body for life choosing good carbs and limiting them to 30-35%. Body for life was 40 40 20 but I'm leaning towards 40 35 25 somewhere in there. I take fish oil and I like my hummus and avocados so I'm a firm believer that…

Thanks beveezy11! All the best in your journey too :)

Aley not Alley :) auto spell!

Hi Alley, thanks for your kind words. Yes I guess it does to courage and bravery to just be honest with yourself and get down to business. I did it before I can do it again! I'll add you I'd like to read your story I love success stories. From your pic it looks like you've done amazing! Congrats :)