low thyroid or hypothyroidism

[Sharon1222 19]

I have or had low thyroid just wanted to know if you're still taking your meds

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

I have or had low thyroid just wanted to know if you're still taking your meds

About a month after surgery, I was taken off 3 of my 4 high blood pressure meds, and the dr. dropped my cholesterol med in half. But my thyroid med stayed the same. Interesting-- I didn't think losing weight would change the thyroid. Thanks for the question, as I am going to my regular dr. tomorrow for a three-month check up. I'll ask the question and get back to you on that!

[Sharon1222 19]

About a month after surgery, I was taken off 3 of my 4 high blood pressure meds, and the dr. dropped my cholesterol med in half. But my thyroid med stayed the same. Interesting-- I didn't think losing weight would change the thyroid. Thanks for the question, as I am going to my regular dr. tomorrow for a three-month check up. I'll ask the question and get back to you on that!

Thank You!

[jayres14 17]

I am still taking my thyroid medicine. Even with the weight loss, my levels stayed the same. My doctor said i'd probably be on it for life. I don't think the two are related, as in losing weight will not change the thyroid out put since it is hormonal. Not totally sure about that, but remember reading something like that once.

[oldiebutgoodie2 11]

Thank You!

Hi, again. Asked my dr. about the tyroid and weight loss. She said basically the same as Jayres14-- thyroid is not affected by weight loss. It is a hormonal thing. My dr. also said that I'll probably be taking the thyroid med forever, too.

[Nannirific 0]

I take thyroid Levothyroxin 125mcg. Do you lose slower if you have a thyroid issue?