Have had my thyroid removed and boy I wish sometimes I had never did it. But had to be done.
Now I've gone into Hypo can seem to lose any weight no matter what I do.
2007-02-18 09:27:41 · 4 answers · asked by teddy24 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There are many reasons why you may be having problems. It could be possible you are not on enough thyroid medication or that you are on the wrong thyroid medication. The first thing you need to do is get your morning TSH around 1.0. If after doing this you still experience symptoms, then its time to try a medication like Armour thyroid. Armour thyroid is adjusted by the free t4v and free t3 blood tests. I will post some links below
2007-02-19 09:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have hypothyroidism. I haven't had my thyroid removed, it is just not working right.
I don't care what any doctor says. I know what I know.
THYROID MEDS DON'T FIX ALL THE PROBLEMS.
Think about it. When someone gets hyperthyroidism they lose weight fast. I have seen a couple people I know go to skin and bones.
So why if you take too much thyroid meds does the same thing not happen? Why is it clinically documented that thyroid meds are not effective for weight loss??? Why aren't fat people trying to steal thyroid meds to lose weight??
CAUSE THE STUFF DOES NOT WORK !!!!
I don't know how long we are going to have to wait for them to develop a better medication. Some people say Armour is better because it is natural pig thyroid. I asked my dr about it and he didnt even seem to have any idea what I was talking about.
There are not enough endocrynologists out there and there is not enough research going into auto-immune disorders.
And It is very very frustrating.
2007-02-19 15:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by Esperenza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had thyroid problems for almost 10 yrs for the last 2 yrs I have gained weight and I can not lose it. I am on 200 mg of synthroid and it is not working. I hate this.
Good Luck!!!!
2007-02-18 15:01:23 · answer #3 · answered by d3midway semi-retired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry I have no answers just alot of questions that come with me having hypothyroidism....I just wish it would go away but it wont...I also have trouble losing weight and keeping it off...sorry I cant help you...
2007-02-18 11:49:37 · answer #4 · answered by mistysnnc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋