do you know anything about hypoactive thyroid?

Question

a family member recently found out they have hypoactive thyroid and now the doctors want to check me. does anyone know anything about hypoactive thyroid? anything will help, thanks.

I am tired all of the time (but I am also a senior in highschool and sleep is limited) I gained 10lbs after starting the Birthcontrol pill about 6 months ago and my eating habits haven't really changed. I am 5'7 and around 135.

Answer 1

I have hypothyroidism, it basically means your thyroid gland, which is the gland that helps burn fat, doesn't burn it fast enough, medication usually helps a sluggish thyroid, but you will have to take it for the rest of your life if diagnosed, and have a check up every couple of years to make sure your thyroid medication is still working. and contrary to the post above me it doesn't result in rapid weight loss, if you have a hypothyroid, you're usually a bit over weight.

Answer 2

This is common endocrine disorder in families.These people tend to be tired all the time and gain weight very easily. It is treated with thyroid replacement

Answer 3

ya i have it and im 14 and i makes it hard 4 u 2 lose weight and u have 2 take pills everyday in the moring 30-45 mins b4 u eat and at least once a mont u have 2 get ur blood draw 2 make sure they dont have 2 raise the mg and frm wat mty mom says u have 2 take thwese pills all ur life and my mom has it and my point of veiw i hate it it suxs ecpicllay if its hard 4 u 2 give blood

Answer 4

Do you feel tired a lot and seem to gain weight even though you don't eat that much food?

Answer 5

My spouse goes through mood swings if she doesn't take her meds, I can tell right away when she's out. There a weight gain and eating gain.

Answer 6

i believe it means that your thyroid glands are UNDER active...i know someone who is suffering from it and one side affect is rapid weight loss...