I have been on thyroid replacement hormones on and off now for about 5 yrs for hypothyroidism. A couple weeks weeks after lowering my dose, i noticed the above symptoms along with depression and feeling out of place. I've read that hypothyroidsm causes weight gain but im losing weight becuase of not eating well a fast pulse. So could an underactive thyroid be causing this?
2006-09-04 09:46:00 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yes it can. And actually it's hyperthyroidism that causes weight gain. Hypothyroidism does the opposite and can cause weight loss. You should see a doctor and get blood work done.
2006-09-04 09:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Scully 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had hypothyroidism for years and according to research I've done and what the dr. has told me, those symptoms sound like HYPERthyroidism. Usually an overactive (hyper) thyroid will cause weight loss, anxiety, rapid pulse, etc. (An underactive thyroid causes weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and thinning hair. ) Call your doctor, it sounds like you need a blood test and another med tweak.
2006-09-04 15:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by carseattech 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably not. the signs of hypothyroidism are weight gain even if trying to lose weight, hair loss, over sensitivity to the cold, brittle nails, abnormal periods, depression.
The depression COULD be related to the lower dose, but probably not. The weight loss is due to not eating BECAUSE you are depressed.
I don't think they are related.
2006-09-04 15:49:24 · answer #3 · answered by nick031297 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! all the above symptoms can be from hypothyroidism except weight gain-thats hyperthyroidism. stick to the meds and get plenty of outside (sun is great for mood) exercise. good luck.
2006-09-04 09:55:16 · answer #4 · answered by merci 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!!
It can cause a multitude of problems.
Soooooo many.
Im waiting to be tested myself.
With things like this you must keep on at the doctors.
Symptoms vary from person to person.
2006-09-04 09:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by NoLabel 11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 02:40:06 · answer #6 · answered by Carole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the physician needs to change the dose....sometimes it takes a few times to get it right....probably another blood test.....good luck
2006-09-04 09:53:29 · answer #7 · answered by vampire angel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do your grocery shopping with a list and a time limit that way you re less likely to stray into the processed foods section
2016-04-23 02:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 hour of dancing
2016-04-22 01:10:58 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chew gum while you cook
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