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 everyone!
So I went for a follow-up visit with my doctor yesterday. After my last labs, I bumped myself up from 37.5 Levo to 50 mcg and stayed on Armour 105mg. He even refilled my Rx for the Levo before I met with him. He said we're almost at the top of the range, so we'll see how I feel and what my labs say. (I actually feel kinda good, except the week of titration when I had a massive headache for about a week). I also have to do another saliva test to see how my adrenals are doing on the hydrocortisone.
I expressed my concerns about how I still cannot lose weight, and that my appetite is insatiable. It's funny how everyone says not to mention weight gain to your doctor because he's pretty open minded and wants me better in very way. He said he thinks that my seratonin levels must be low and recommended two supplements, 5-HTP and Cysteine.
Has anyone tried these supplements?
So I went for a follow-up visit with my doctor yesterday. After my last labs, I bumped myself up from 37.5 Levo to 50 mcg and stayed on Armour 105mg. He even refilled my Rx for the Levo before I met with him. He said we're almost at the top of the range, so we'll see how I feel and what my labs say. (I actually feel kinda good, except the week of titration when I had a massive headache for about a week). I also have to do another saliva test to see how my adrenals are doing on the hydrocortisone.
I expressed my concerns about how I still cannot lose weight, and that my appetite is insatiable. It's funny how everyone says not to mention weight gain to your doctor because he's pretty open minded and wants me better in very way. He said he thinks that my seratonin levels must be low and recommended two supplements, 5-HTP and Cysteine.
Has anyone tried these supplements?
I have never been on speed, of any kind..but I thought it must be a similar feeling..
I then tried a lesser dose..one quarter of tablet..same thing..
I don't know why I had that odd reaction!
Do you think the fact that you're doing P90X might be coming into play? You could be replacing fat with muscle which might result in no weight loss or even possibly a slight gain.
And, exercise can help increase conversion which means a possible increase in the FT3 level. That's an increase in metabolism. Higher FT3 levels can sometimes mean increased appetite.
Bottom line, when considering trying new supplements, etc., I've always followed the advice of my first-ever thyroid forum: Make one change at a time.
This way, you'll know how each thing might affect you vs. wondering which might be suspect.