Underactive thyroid and weight gain

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Avatar f tn I have a low thyroid and I am extremely thin. The thyroid weight gain is usually under 10 pounds and is mainly water. Still, I would have a full thyroid panel with thyroid antibody test to rule out thyroid disease as it could be making you not feel like exercising--leading to the weight gain. Also, children do put on weight after age 5 so the tonsil surgery could be a coincidence rather than a true correlation.
Avatar f tn My sister has underactive thyroid as well. She maintains her weight as you, by excersice and really watches her carbs. So far, she is maintaining her weight to where it should be. She told me carbs are the key for her, but everyone is different. I am clinically hypo (TT-15yrs ago), and under weight, so what works for one may not work for the other. I take my thyroid medication, but also take a B12.
Avatar m tn When the thyroid gets overworked though the opposite happens and you become underactive, very quick weight gain and extreme tiredness.
638830 tn?1222980691 If a person has an underactive thyroid is it certain they will gain weight? Obviously they need to be careful what they eat and exercise but does it make it more difficult to maintain? Especially when pregnant??? I apologize if this seems like a vain question, I'm just curious. If it does make it more difficult, what can you do, diet wise to prevent excessive weight gain and stay healthy?
Avatar n tn I was recently diagnosed wth an underactive hyroid. This came after many of the usual symptoms, but mostly because in a three month period, I gained 30 pounds!!! I'm taking Levoxyl AND following all the doctors orders, AND exercising more than ever AND eating better. I've lost about 5 pounds, but the rest is just sitting arond my mid-section. I've never had weight problems before, it's just the thyroid thing. I'm at the end of my rope now and out of ideas.
1289966 tn?1326101570 here is a very good article that explains how our pancreas, liver, stress, metabolism and thyroid etc.. work for us and against us when dealing with hypothyroidism and the host of dietary difficulties it can create. http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/losingweight_2.htm I hope you find this information of value.. Wishing you the best of health.
Avatar f tn Previous conditions - I had infantile eczema, dermatitis, hip tendonitis and a recent underactive thyroid -- the underactive thyroid was flagged up on a routine blood test for anemia and has since gone down. Other symptoms -- I do have irregular periods, muscle pains in my upper arm, and I sleep a lot of the time. If it is something caused by an underactive thyroid I thought I would have to be more than my ideal weight?
Avatar n tn If you find that you are keeping within the calorie intake of food recommended for men and are still putting weight on despite everything you are doing, then make an appointment with your doctor to check your thyroid level. An underactive thyroid glad will make it very difficult for your to lose weight. Best wishes.
Avatar f tn Sometimes the medications taken for depression cause weight gain. I would look into that and also the thyroid levels.
Avatar f tn I have been debating the possibility of underactive thyroid for a little while now. My mom has Grave's disease and a VERY overactive thyroid, so I guess it could run in the genes... Within the past year or so I feel like I can suddenly eat a ton of food and not gain weight. It's really weird. I'm by no means underweight (5'3" and 112 lbs.) BUT I have seriously felt like a bottomless pit this past month! I can't get rid of this crazy hunger!
Avatar m tn I was diagnosed in 1996 with an over active thyroid, I weighed 111 lbs. I'm 5'5" tall. After treatment for a few years the thyroid went to underactive. I've been on 88mg of Levothyroxine for many many many years. Recently I noticed a weight gain without trying. My PCP appt in October 2017 I was 142, my most recent visit along with thyroid testing I was 146. I have not changed my eating habits at all.
Avatar n tn Symptoms of hypothyroidism usually go along with a slowdown in metabolism, and can include fatigue, weight gain, and depression, among others. This above is just a clip off the eloxtrin link . As I understand it this med is a Canadian based med that here in the states brand is levothyroxine.
Avatar f tn By then i was back underactive and they started me on Levothyroxine again. They kept putting it up and i am now on 125mgs daily. The problem now is i feel as if i'm getting worse the more they are giving me. They are considering increasing it even more but i dont want to do it. My hair falls out (not in lumps just strands when i wash it etc) my nails are brittle i'm still gaining weight and i'm tired alot. I get alot of sore heads and often feel sick with them.
1327431 tn?1327072104 Tired , sleepy , Neck and Shoulder pain , Confused lol need to get a blood test me thinks weight gain only a couple of pounds though , struggled on holiday there with the heat slept too much .... My last test was 0.
Avatar n tn Hi, an increased TSH means you are hypothyroid. This means your thyroid is underactive and one of the many symptoms of this condition is that it can cause you to gain weight as it slows down your metabolism. When you start medication it hopefully might help prevent you from gaining more weight as opposed to actually making you put on weight.
Avatar m tn Are you taking supplements to bulk up? Are you taking anything that might be affecting your adrenal glands? The reason I ask is this. An underactive thyroid is a very vague diagnosis. There is a reason it is underactive. It may be an autoimmune disorder. It may be transient thyroidism. It may be because your adrenal glands are under a LOT of stress, and they have slowed down your thyroid gland as a protective measure.
488881 tn?1209227543 Hi there, thanks for your response this has helped me understand abit more, I am really worried about my weight i was once over weight and i got so down i hated it, i managed to shed 3 stones 4 years ago and am now comfortable with myself, but when the doctor told me common signs of an underactive thyroid was weight gain i felt sick, i am quite active and i am always on the go at work, and i do try to eat healthy but latley i have been sooo tired i just cant be botherd with anything im also gett
Avatar n tn I am going through thyroid problems right now myself.. i have an underactive thyroid. I am seeing my doctor every 4 weeks and am on pure vitamins. My thyroid is getting better slowly but surely. most doctors put people on medications right away but i would consider trying the vitamins if you are able to. doing it the natural way may be easier than doing it the medication way. keep your head up! thats what i am trying to do..
Avatar f tn t then they would change the dosage knowing how imperative it is to have your thyroid functioning at 100%. I have hypothyroidism, and if you think weight gain is a big problem with this, it's not. You may gain up to 10 pounds and that's it. Don't expect that losing weight is a sign that your medication is working, because this won't happen. Only blood work can tell the doctor if it's working.
Avatar m tn My 10yr Daugther,Very brillient but she has a weight-gain problem,her diet is also not so high. Her Blood test for TSH which is > 150 , T3 is 1.45, T4 is 0.36, CORTISOL AM is 0.93, CORTISOL PM is 12.01, IGF-I is 56.70. What would be the exact problem with her, Kindly recommend treatment and any other blood test can be done.
Avatar m tn If you are having too many calories and not burning them off, by moving and excerise, you will gain weight. Try drinking more water. When I was at WeightWatchers, they used to say that sometimes when we feel hungry it is that we need water. If 10 minutes after drinking you still feel hungry then have something to eat. You could see your doctor to check for glocose intolerance and also underactive thyroid gland. An underactive gland slows the metabolism and hence weight gain.
Avatar f tn Thank you for your comment! Don't have numbers because I received a phone call and got the perscription from the doctors office!! My iron count is also low so I am currently on iron now too. Symptoms are extreamly tired and weight gain(even though I'm expecting I've been trying too control weight gain best I could by excercise and healthy diet) . Luckily that is all I'msuffering from so far!
12773 tn?1328913186 Yah I know the underactive itself maybe the reason I am gaining weight now. I don't want to gain any more. I don't see my doc again till July 7, so maybe they will call me in for the B12 shot and prescribe something for my thyroid. Hopefully that will take this weight back off. I am not liking this at all.. I like being a 10.. LOL Will keep ya updated on the PCR and what doc says about these other 2 things.. although they may refer me to someone who specializes in that.