Hypothyroidism? Losing weight?!

[ABarnett916X 12]

Anyone who can relate how exactly am I supposed to lose weight in my months while dealing with hypothyroidism due to thyroid issues an no my PCP hasn't prescribed me nothing yet to fix it . What are somethings that worked for u??!

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[lalame 56]

I have had hypothyroidism for years now. You will need to get your blood work done and if it isn't within the normal range your pcp should give you a form of synthroid (aka levothyroxin).

Start doing your research or hypothyroidism and weight loss. It is very important for you to include healthy fats in your diet. ex avacado, milk, some nuts ( some aren't good for hypothyroidism). If your body senses it's going into starvation mode the hypothyroidism will get worse.

I learned a lot about hypothyroidism from Sean Croxton and dr. Josh axe. Look them up on line.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@ABarnett916X Find another PCP!!! It is dangerous to leave hypothyroidism untreated.

[ABarnett916X 12]

@@lalame I'm in my 6months pre diet I'm hoping I can get something to help soon! Thanks for the info!! It's worrying me

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[ABarnett916X 12]

@@KristenLe I'm waiting on a call back from the office to see what they'll give me and what's gonna happen but I can't lose weight at all I been the same weight for a good year granite it fluctuates occasionally but right back to square 1 usually

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@ABarnett916X I'm the same way. I have lost very little on my 2 week preop liquid diet (day 11). Between retaining fluids (had to come off bc pills that had a diuretic), hypothyroidism and PCOS - I feel like nothing works!

[ABarnett916X 12]

@@KristenLe we're in the same boat I'm fighting against PCOS, Hypothyroidism and Crohn's Disease along with a bad back n arthritis in my joints n legs me n my husband want nothing more than another child and I can't right now I'm praying tho after surgery everything will get better!

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[kimberb 323]

The only way to stabilize your thyroid is with meds. I was told by my surgeon that if I had come in for surgery 4 months ago he would not of operated on me because my thyroid was to out of wack. It was 6.4 in June. On September 1st it was 4.3 (4.0 is were Kaiser likes it). My PCP had upped my thyroid med in June. I have dealt with underactive thyroid for about 15 years. Not only does it mess with your weight but it can cause serious complications to your overall health status. If you can't get your PCP to treat you, leave them and go to one that will.

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[saralm 13]

Mine fluctuates between needing meds or not

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