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...
I've been on thyroid medicine since I was 15 (cytomel 25mcg 3X a day). Then I lost my insurance and couldn't get it. I went two years with no meds. I gained over 50lbs. .
The doctor keeps telling me my levels are good but I don't feel any better and I can't lose weight no matter what I do.
The doctor keeps telling me my levels are good but I don't feel any better and I can't lose weight no matter what I do.
Do you have your latest, most up to date lab results? If so please list TSH, Free T3 and Free T4 like this:
Labe, Range (.8-1.8 or whatever) and the result.