Hypothyroidism? Anyone have it?!
Question: Hypothyroidism!? Anyone have it!?
Does anyone have hypothyroidism!? I was just diagnosed with it!. I've had a hard time losing weight since having my son 2 years ago!. The doctor gave a prescription for medication!. Will this help in losing weight!? Has anyone else dealt with it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I have hypothyroidism!. The medicine will make your ability to lose weight equal to that of a person with a normally functioning thyroid once you get the right levels!. Getting your thyroid under control can take anywhere from a few times of changing your thyroid medicine amount to going through a bunch of crazy testing to find out what exactly is wrong ( like in my case )!.
Make sure you don't change your dosage of your medicine on your own or stop taking your medicine until your doctor prescribes so!. This means even if you still feel like crap and/or are still gaining weight, just keep track of your continuing symptoms or new symptoms until you next appointment!. Always keep your doctor appointments!.
Do your best to exercise daily (even if you don't feel like it)!.
As for the person who said eat 6 small meals a day, that is the WORST thing you can do as a thyroid patient!. You need to eat a LARGE breakfast and then an average-small lunch and dinner!.
The metabolism of a thyroid patient needs to be heavily stimulated at the beginning of each day!. if you eat small meals your bodies compromised metabolism won't even register that you ate something if you don't kick start it with something big in the morning!. Best of luck to you in becoming more healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Make sure you don't change your dosage of your medicine on your own or stop taking your medicine until your doctor prescribes so!. This means even if you still feel like crap and/or are still gaining weight, just keep track of your continuing symptoms or new symptoms until you next appointment!. Always keep your doctor appointments!.
Do your best to exercise daily (even if you don't feel like it)!.
As for the person who said eat 6 small meals a day, that is the WORST thing you can do as a thyroid patient!. You need to eat a LARGE breakfast and then an average-small lunch and dinner!.
The metabolism of a thyroid patient needs to be heavily stimulated at the beginning of each day!. if you eat small meals your bodies compromised metabolism won't even register that you ate something if you don't kick start it with something big in the morning!. Best of luck to you in becoming more healthy!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Anyone who has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism should become aware that there is another disease often associated with this condition !. !. it is a type of cancer called sarcoma!. The current recommendation is that anyone diagnosed with a thyroid disorder should be screened for a sarcoma and anyone with a sarcoma should be screened for a thyroid disorder!.
http://www!.ncbi!.nlm!.nih!.gov/pubmed/12066!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
http://www!.ncbi!.nlm!.nih!.gov/pubmed/12066!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was born without a thyroid (congenital hypothyroidism)!. I've been on synthroid (specifically levoxyl) all of my life, and I'm at a pretty good weight!. I don't look overweight at all; I just look in shape and attractive!. The medicine probably won't make you lose weight, but it will help you maintain a healthy weight if you also maintain healthy eating and exercise!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The medication that your doctor has prescribed for you will most likely work!.
Your thyroid is a major endocrine and exocrine glad that controls everything - height, weight, the shape of your hands or feet, etc!.
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid is running slow - or has not completely developed and taking a toll on your body!. Thyroidal problems are more common than you think!
What you can do about it: See you doctor regularly and take the medicine he is prescribing!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Your thyroid is a major endocrine and exocrine glad that controls everything - height, weight, the shape of your hands or feet, etc!.
Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid is running slow - or has not completely developed and taking a toll on your body!. Thyroidal problems are more common than you think!
What you can do about it: See you doctor regularly and take the medicine he is prescribing!Www@Answer-Health@Com
i've had hypothyroidism since i was 2, I am now 15 and have been taking pills since then!. I believe the prescription i'm taking is called Levothyroxine!. Without this medication i could be seriously obese and have major internal problems due to the hypothyroidism!. This medication doesn't help me lose weight, instead it keeps in check my average weight!. So right now at age fifteen i'm at perfect weight, am healthy, and have nothing to worry about!. I've just have to take my pill every night!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was diagnosed with hypothyroid when I was 12!. Later in my early 20's I was told I have an autoimmune disease where my thyroid is attacking itself like it is foreign!. I've been on synthroid, & levothyroxine!. I have a hard time losing weight!.
I was once given thyrolar2 which has since been removed from the market, but I lost 40 pounds in 2 weeks on that!. Wish I had some again!. I don't tolerate heat or extreme cold well, and my hair is usually dry & brittle!. I found using hair moisturizer helps alot!. I feel tired more easily and sometimes am forgetful but I seem to function much better if I go to bed earlier so the added rest helps!.
There really isn't any easy way to get the weight off unless you walk regularly & eat better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was once given thyrolar2 which has since been removed from the market, but I lost 40 pounds in 2 weeks on that!. Wish I had some again!. I don't tolerate heat or extreme cold well, and my hair is usually dry & brittle!. I found using hair moisturizer helps alot!. I feel tired more easily and sometimes am forgetful but I seem to function much better if I go to bed earlier so the added rest helps!.
There really isn't any easy way to get the weight off unless you walk regularly & eat better!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes!. I have Hashimoto's thyroidosis - meaing my immune system attacks my thyroid and causes it to malfunction!.
The doctor gave you a replacement for the hormone that your thyroid isnt' making!. It will balence out your metabolism and make it "normal" again!. It's not a magic cure all, you won't take it and then the weight will melt off!. But if you diet and exercise, you'll loose weight like anyone else!.
To "KC" have you tried a different medicine!? I'm that one ina million who is allergic to the fillers in synthroid/levoxyl, but I've had great luck with Armour Thyroid!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The doctor gave you a replacement for the hormone that your thyroid isnt' making!. It will balence out your metabolism and make it "normal" again!. It's not a magic cure all, you won't take it and then the weight will melt off!. But if you diet and exercise, you'll loose weight like anyone else!.
To "KC" have you tried a different medicine!? I'm that one ina million who is allergic to the fillers in synthroid/levoxyl, but I've had great luck with Armour Thyroid!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have been taking medication for hypothyroidism for several years!. You must take your medication EVERY DAY and ON AN EMPTY STOMACH!. I take mine early in the morning!. Iron and calcium products will block adsorption completely!. It takes 6 weeks for your levels to adjust to a new dose so results of physical improvements come slowly!. Your thyroid controls your metabolism so be very careful to follow your doctors orders!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
The TSH replacement therapy you are receving may help you loose weight - the thyroid does control an unbelievable array of symptoms!. TSH replacement (Synthorid) warns against trying to utilize the drug for weight loss!.
Just a little advise!. I have been dealing with hypothroidsim for 12 years due to treatment for Graves Disease!. I spent eleven and a half just doing what the docotor told me to do without question!.!.!.ALWAYS QUESTION!. There is a really good book that I recently read and I found out SO MUCH information that the doctors had failed to tell me during the past 12 years of treating me! The book is "LIVING WELL WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM" by Mary J!. Shomon (on the front it even says, "What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know!." There is an exceprt I would like to give you now,
"!.!.!.guidelines were issued indicating that the target TSH range should be maintained between 03 and 2!.- 3!.0, rather than the 0!.5 - 4!.6-5!.0" - pg 205 (from above book)
"!.!.!.do not accept "you're in then nornal range" as a report of your [test] results!. Ask for your speific numbers and the lab's normal ranges!. Better yet ask for your records for a photocopy of teh test results page, so you can keep it in you own file!. If you have specifically requested the numbers and your doctor refuses to tell you!.!.!.this is a warning that you need a new docotor!." - page 193 (from above book)
Ms!. Shomon goes on to discuss Symtoms, Diasnosis, and Treatment, Conventional and Alternative Treatment Options, Challenges and Controversies, Specil Concerns of Hypothyroid, and Living Well Now and in the Future!.
Chapter Four contains a symptoms checklist and the book it worth the money just for that reason alone!. You can use the check list and carry it to you doctor, or photocopy it and send it to him!.
Back to the weight issue!. Ms!. Shomon has also written a book called "They Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weightloss
I got my copy from ebay, but I know the shelf price (according to the back of the book is USA 14!.95 Canada $18!.95) - WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Just a little advise!. I have been dealing with hypothroidsim for 12 years due to treatment for Graves Disease!. I spent eleven and a half just doing what the docotor told me to do without question!.!.!.ALWAYS QUESTION!. There is a really good book that I recently read and I found out SO MUCH information that the doctors had failed to tell me during the past 12 years of treating me! The book is "LIVING WELL WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM" by Mary J!. Shomon (on the front it even says, "What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know!." There is an exceprt I would like to give you now,
"!.!.!.guidelines were issued indicating that the target TSH range should be maintained between 03 and 2!.- 3!.0, rather than the 0!.5 - 4!.6-5!.0" - pg 205 (from above book)
"!.!.!.do not accept "you're in then nornal range" as a report of your [test] results!. Ask for your speific numbers and the lab's normal ranges!. Better yet ask for your records for a photocopy of teh test results page, so you can keep it in you own file!. If you have specifically requested the numbers and your doctor refuses to tell you!.!.!.this is a warning that you need a new docotor!." - page 193 (from above book)
Ms!. Shomon goes on to discuss Symtoms, Diasnosis, and Treatment, Conventional and Alternative Treatment Options, Challenges and Controversies, Specil Concerns of Hypothyroid, and Living Well Now and in the Future!.
Chapter Four contains a symptoms checklist and the book it worth the money just for that reason alone!. You can use the check list and carry it to you doctor, or photocopy it and send it to him!.
Back to the weight issue!. Ms!. Shomon has also written a book called "They Thyroid Diet: Manage Your Metabolism for Lasting Weightloss
I got my copy from ebay, but I know the shelf price (according to the back of the book is USA 14!.95 Canada $18!.95) - WELL WORTH THE MONEY!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have hypothyroidism and take medication!. I was diagnosed when I was about 15 and have been taking it for 30 years!. I take it to keep my system and hormones in balance!. Your difficulty at trying to lose weight may or may not have to do with your thyroid but it is best to have your hormones balanced!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about a year ago!. I am on Levothyroxine (50 mg)!. As soon as your system settles down and gets used to the prescription, you should begin to lose weight!. Of course you still need to exercise and eat well!. It may take a few months but everything will stabilize!.
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Good Luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Hypothyroidism causes as a main symptom the uncontrollable weight gain, accompanied by fatigue, loss of the libido, forgetfulness, impotence, irritability and unhealthy looking nails, hair and teeth!. In case you really suffer from hypothyroidism, the only thing that may help you is the mineral iodine to stimulate your under active thyroid!.
The thyroid gland produces in case of slowed down function weight gain and accumulation of fats, as it has a major role in the energetic metabolism!. An under active thyroid gland also leads to cellulite, accumulation of water in the body in spite of the huge quantity of calories lost; you will feel sluggish and powerless!.
Although surgical extirpation of the thyroid gland might seem helpful, doctors now know the important role of the gland in the metabolism!. You will gain weight because of hypothyroidism but the symptoms will not be drastic if the gland hasn
The thyroid gland produces in case of slowed down function weight gain and accumulation of fats, as it has a major role in the energetic metabolism!. An under active thyroid gland also leads to cellulite, accumulation of water in the body in spite of the huge quantity of calories lost; you will feel sluggish and powerless!.
Although surgical extirpation of the thyroid gland might seem helpful, doctors now know the important role of the gland in the metabolism!. You will gain weight because of hypothyroidism but the symptoms will not be drastic if the gland hasn
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