I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about four years ago, and once i started taking synthroid, i started gradually losing weight. For the past year, I've not been taking my medicine like I should have and have gained quite a bit of weight back. I've been regularly taking my medicine again for about six months, but so far I'm still carrying around these extra pounds. I'm dieting, exercising some and taking my meds. Is there any thing else I could do to lose this weight?
2007-07-02 23:35:33 · 5 answers · asked by A T 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Increase the dosage under medical supervision and you will lose the weight.
2007-07-02 23:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Make sure to test only in test only in the morning (first thing) and get the morning TSH around 1.0. If it's higher, weight loss may be almost impossible.
Reduce carbs and exercise at least 4 days a week.
You may want to test your free t3 levels. It seemed you converted T4 into T3 fine before, but maybe you aren't now. Low free t3 levels could effect how you lose weight.
The weight gain from not being on meds could have caused insulin resistance. With IR it is difficult to lose weight. Get a fasting glucose and fasting insulin to find out.
2007-07-03 00:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat less, exercise more, and take your medication like you are supposed to.
Let this be a lesson to you. You felt better because you were on the meds, not because you were cured. You go off the meds, symptoms come back. So don't go off the meds again if you want to keep your symptoms under control.
2007-07-03 16:59:06 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do your best to ensure you re not eating after 7 o clock at night you re more likely to make unhealthy choices and less likely to sleep as well after a late meal
2015-12-12 13:50:37 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut your lawn with a push mower for 17 minutes
2016-04-22 15:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋