Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
Hi,
My name is Boo, and I have hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed and put on Synthroid about 4-5 years ago.
My Dr started me at 100 mcg, and upped it as my labs showed he needed to. So, now I am on 300 mcg per day.
I don't know my numbers at all, or know what they mean, so I see that I have a lot to learn.
I am having a very hard time losing weight. Even though i'm on the meds every day, does anyone still have trouble with losing weight????????
I'm under the impression, that although we are medicated for our disease, that we will always have to work harder, than ones that are not being treated/or don't have this disease, to lose weight.
Any comments would be appreciated ,and I look forward to learning a lot, and getting to know the group !!!!!!
Thanks,
Boo
My name is Boo, and I have hypothyroidism. I was diagnosed and put on Synthroid about 4-5 years ago.
My Dr started me at 100 mcg, and upped it as my labs showed he needed to. So, now I am on 300 mcg per day.
I don't know my numbers at all, or know what they mean, so I see that I have a lot to learn.
I am having a very hard time losing weight. Even though i'm on the meds every day, does anyone still have trouble with losing weight????????
I'm under the impression, that although we are medicated for our disease, that we will always have to work harder, than ones that are not being treated/or don't have this disease, to lose weight.
Any comments would be appreciated ,and I look forward to learning a lot, and getting to know the group !!!!!!
Thanks,
Boo
Sorry for the reason you're here but, glad you found us.
Studies have shown that some thyroid patients are "wired" in such a way that weight loss can be challenging, to say the least.
However, I don't think it's a lost cause.
The reason I say this is due to the fact that I had weight difficulties when my levels weren't optimal. I could gain 5 lbs. in 3 days and, no matter what I did, the scale just didn't move.
Once my levels were optimized and stayed that way, my healthy diet and regular exercise helped me get back to the size I'd always been.
Optimal levels = no thyroid symptoms
If you'd like to understand a bit more about our disease, you might be interested in downloading this free e-book called "Thyroid 101: A Guide" (I was thrilled to discover this book quite recently and created a thread about it :)
http://iamthefaceofthyroiddisease.org/free-ebook-thyroid-101/
You are legally entitled to hard copies of all lab results. Learning how to interpret your labs is step one on the path to wellness. We'll gladly show you how to do that....and will work with you to help you achieve freedom from thyroid symptoms.
I found my first-ever thyroid forum over 6 years ago. They were the ones who taught me how to interpret my labs and pointed me in the right direction for research.
It was because of their generous help that I've been able to rally for the proper care and achieve freedom from thyroid symptoms. It's awesome and I'm here to pay that help forward.
For whatever it's worth, many people with hypothyroidism need more than Synthroid yet that seems to be the only med doctors prescribe.
Your labs will tell you exactly what's going on....and whether or not your dose is appropriate.
We'll gladly help you throughout your journey to wellness for as long as you'd like company :)
Here's a recent article she wrote about what thyroid patients need for success at weight loss:
http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/Help-Thyroid-Diet-Lose-Weight-Loss.htm
I suggest you read the link provided in the very first paragraph about optimal hypothyroidism treatment and see how your doctor's approach stacks up.