how to i stop weight loss brought about by hyperthyroidism?
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once your thyroid hormons are back to their normal levels u'll gain the weight you lost. Most of the time treatment for hyperthytoidism leaves you in hypothyroidism, so u'll eventually gain more weight that u even lost! but dont worry, once ur TSH is in normal levels u'll be ok
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OK... visit your doctor, you could have a overactive thyroids gland. I was the same problem ten years ago... I was thin like a stick, but I have curves now ;)
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Hi Daisy\n\nHere are some answers and some ideas to start the healing process.\n\nHyperthyroidism\n\nDefinition\nHyperthyroidism is a health condition caused by overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. \n\nThe thyroid is one of your body's "master" glands, meaning that it influences and regulates overall metabolism and the overall health of most of the cells in your body, including helping to form protein RNA (the building blocks of life) for every cell and to increase oxygen consumption by most cells. Located at the base of the neck, the thyroid gland consists of two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe (trachea). \n\nSymptoms\nSymptoms of hyperthyroidism include rapid heartbeat, enlarged thyroid (goiter), moist skin, trembling or tremors, erratic pulse pressure levels (too high or too low), fatigue, anxiety, weight loss, bulging eyes, excessive sweating, increased appetite, low tolerance to heat, diarrhea, chest pain, and gastrointestinal disorders. In older people with hyperthyroidism, however, the opposite of the above symptoms can occur. Overall, hyperthyroidism is much rare than hypothyroidism (under active thyroid function). \n\nHyperthyroidism may be associated with and often is called Graves' disease, a condition characterized by an enlarged thyroid, bulging eyes bulge, rash and swelling in front of the lower leg. \n\nCause\nAbnormal immune response is believed be a possible cause of hypothyroidism. The exact cause is not known, but certain antibodies from the immune system will launch an assault on the thyroid, disturbing hormone production. Lumps or tumors that form on the thyroid also disrupt hormone production. Temporary hyperthyroidism can be caused by infection or inflammation, and certain prescription drugs. \n\nHyperthyroidism is less common than Hypothyroidism, yet for both diseases, women appear to be more susceptible than men. Be aware that a malfunctioning thyroid may be the cause of recurring illnesses. \n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nDiet: Eat an organic, whole foods diet, emphasizing foods that naturally suppress excess thyroid hormone production. Such foods include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, mustard greens, rutabagas, spinach, turnips, soybeans, peaches, and pears. Eliminate dairy products, over consumption of wheat products, coffee, tea, and caffeinated soft drinks. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.\n\nHomeopathy: The homeopathic remedy Thyroidium is very helpful in assisting in proper thyroid regulation.\n\nJuice Therapy: Drink carrot, celery, spinach, and parsley juice; or juice made from a combination of cabbage, watercress, and spinach.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help regulate thyroid function: vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, choline, trace minerals, iodine, kelp, and thyroid glandulars.\n\nAlternative Professional Care\nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hyperthyroidism: Acupuncture, Biofeedback Training, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Qigong, and Traditional Chinese Medicine\n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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If your hypothyroidism is under control.  You should be able to go on a regular diet like anyone else.  When it's under control its as thought your body does not have the disease so you have to make sure it controlled. Other that that I would suggest an ADA diet.
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If your thyroid is hypo-active,it slows your metabolism down,making it hard for you to lose weight.If it is hyperactive,it speeds your metabolism up, and it helps you lose weight more quickly.
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I have had the same prob all my life. However, I can get some weight on by eating lots of "good starch and Fats" like Jacket potatoes and sour-cream with cheese and Avacado.\nExercise and keep fit too. I hate how i was being watched for every mouthfull I took (in the past) people thought I had eating disorders. whitch annoyed me. Get your thyroid checked out. I have a very fast "one" Thats where people get confused about 'fast metabolisms"
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Fatigue\nWeakness\nWeight gain or increased difficulty losing weight\nCoarse, dry hair \nDry, rough pale skin\nHair loss \nCold intolerance (can't tolerate the cold like those around you)\nMuscle cramps and frequent muscle aches\nConstipation\nDepression\nIrritability\nMemory loss\nAbnormal menstrual cycles\nDecreased libido\n\n They main purpose of the thyroid is to regulate your metabolism. In essence, if you have hypothyroidism, then in the most basic terms, your whole body slows down. Hence, the symptoms I have given you above. Now, there is a relation to hypothyroidism and depression. Both need to be diagnosed by a MD. And both can be treated with medication.
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I dont care what anyone says green tea is good for you . The Mega T diet pill is awesome it really helps curb your appeite and boost my energy. go to this site and it will tell you all about it i lost ten lbs using it http://thyroid.about.com/cs/dietweightloss/a/greentea.htm
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Actually, you should go see a Dr. You may have low thyroid function. If all checks out, then the best suggestion I can give is to go on a diabetics diet, stay away from eating triggers like watching TV, go to OA(overeaters anonymous, eat in the morning to help with nite cravings and some of the other suggestions given.
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If you would give anything to lose this weight then start making a plan and stick with it:\n\n1.  Get a physical from your doctor informing him that you want to lose weight.\n\n2.  Find a local community gym that is free.  If not, find a gym that is close to where you live and join.  Or you can start out by just walking daily without joining a gym.  This might be frightful to you because  you are big and may feel that others are looking at you............WHO CARES !\n\n3.  150 pounds to lose is a lot of weight.  You may need to see a counselor to find out why you are addicted to food while losing the weight.\n\n4.  You need to buy a book on binge eating/food addiction so that you can find out what type of relationship you have with food.  Please keep in mind the following:\n\nYou already know how to lose weight.  You know that if you eat less and exercise more eventually you’ll see the pounds come off.  What’s getting in your way?  Why do you usually regain the weight you lost?  The answer to all these questions is the same “Emotional Eating.”  Simply defined, emotional eating means you eat to satisfy emotional hunger; it means you use food for comfort or as a way to cope with life; and it means you eat for reasons other than what your body needs.  Whenever you reach for a boredom-breaking snack despite your commitment, or whenever you eat to quell anxiety, that’s emotional eating.   Whenever you binge after a fight, or double up on portions because your day turned sour, that’s emotional eating. Whenever you feel that sharp craving for your favorite food, that’s emotional eating.  When we eat during these times while on a diet, we believe the diet doesn’t work or that we lack self control and then look for the quickest way to lose weight (fasting/diet pills, ect) after eating all we can since we already messed the diet day up.   \n\nGet control of your emotional eating and any diet will work.  Best of Luck !\n\n\nDiets do work\n\nDiets can work but because we know so little about ourselves and our relationship with food, it makes it difficult to win the battle. A lot of us have problems with dieting because we have a problem called "emotional eating" we eat to comfort ourselves during difficult, stressful, sad, etc times in our lives.\n\nYou may experience all those emotions during dieting as we continuously get on the scale hoping to see a big difference in numbers after dieting only for a day or two. Also what is stressful when dieting is that we try to lose a large number of weight in such a short period of time which in most cases is unreasonable. \n\nThis all brings about stress, discomfort and sadness. When we feel this way, we turn to our best friend for help and support which for many of us is food. The diet is now broken and we feel that we can't stick to diets. We then try fad diet after fad diet hoping to lose the original 20 pounds and now we may have as much as 30 pounds to lose because we continue to put on weight as we continue to break these fad diets by binging for starting our next diet. \n\nPlease learn about your relationship with food before your next diet so that you may achieve your goals. To help a little, keep in mind the following:\n\nYou already know how to lose weight. You know that if you eat less and exercise more eventually you’ll see the pounds come off. What’s getting in your way? Why do you usually regain the weight you lost? The answer to all these questions is the same “Emotional Eating.” Simply defined, emotional eating means you eat to satisfy emotional hunger; it means you use food for comfort or as a way to cope with life; and it means you eat for reasons other than what your body needs. Whenever you reach for a boredom-breaking snack despite your commitment, or whenever you eat to quell anxiety, that’s emotional eating. Whenever you binge after a fight, or double up on portions because your day turned sour, that’s emotional eating. Whenever you
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OK, on .75 mg, you have very low needs for thyroid replacement hormone (I'm on .88 and have been for years).  Thus, it sounds to me as if you are taking too much for your body's needs.  In fact, the metabolism increase, nervousness, etc. sound like hyper symptoms.  However, don't diagnose yourself.\n\nNow, I will let you in on a little secret.  General practitioners (you might call them family doctors) don't know everything, they just know enough about a lot to know what is problematic.  I was on .100 but had trouble walking down the stairs (I trembled if  I didn't hold the rail) and got hot (I am very cold-natured).  So here I was, taking everything off at work -- and I am a teacher, so there's a limit to that which you can take off.  I called the GP and she said to give it a month.  Well, I couldn't.  I called and got in to see an endocrinologist a few days later ... he ran all the blood tests and told me I was being overmedicated, so he reduced it to .75.  Ah ... the relief.  I still had to have monthly level checks (i.e. blood tests) for 6 months, but once we got me stable at a proper level, all was fine.  \n\nCall an endocrinologist -- tell him/her your story. You may simply be overmedicated or may need to change to another type of medication, like synthroid or armour.  (My mother must take synthroid because of the additives in the generic versions ... it was intereacting with her body weirdly.)  So you just don't know, until you go.  Good luck!!
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Being overweight can make you constipated. If your son is eating healthy and getting 30 minutes of good exercize everyday, and he's still overweight, try getting his thyrod checked. It's a blood test. If the TSH level is over 5, he has low thyroid. When mine was discovered, it was at 600. It's now undercontrol and I have more energy and only weigh 105 now. (I'm 5 feet tall)\nIn any case, getting exercize will lose more weight than eating less.
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When I was first diagnosed,I cut my fat intake to 35 or under. (70 is the average for women.) I lost 4 stone that way. I also exercised every day and walked everywhere. It can be done-but it takes determination because your body has to get used to having the thyroxine hormone again. You may just have reached a plateau. Don't give up-just eat healthy and try to keep active. Good luck!
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That is a really good question!\n\nFirst of all, I would ask your doctor what is the best approach to losing the weight. I am not 100% sure, but could it be possible that you need to have your synthroid dose changed??\n\nI looked up some information on the web and added the site for you to look at.\n\nI am sorry you are so frustrated! I hope you find your answer and wish you the best of luck.
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Write down EVERYTHING you eat and look up the caloric intake. You have to walk fast enough to get your heart rate up to an aerobic level. Good luck! Also, go to the Dr. and have your thyroid checked!
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Do not skip any meals \nExercise daily \nBuild your muscles \nAvoid alcohol, sugar, and fastings \nDrink 8-10 glasses of water daily. \nEat foods with high nutrition values \nSome over the counter pills for speeding up the metabolism are available that contain animal thyroid. You should not take these products as these may have side effects as diarrhea, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, nervousness, tremors, bulging eyes, etc \n\nBe physically active.In an activity like walking, bowling, dancing or playing golf, the energy you expand is greater if you have more weight to move around. A 140 pound man who walks 3 miles in an hour burns 220 calories as compared to a person of 110 pound, who burns only 180 cal going the same pace.\nmore tips are at http://www.negativecaloriefoods.com/metabolism.html
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You probably know that virtually hundreds of different fad diets, weight-loss programs and outright scams promise quick and easy weight loss. But the foundation of every successful weight-loss program still remains a healthy diet combined with exercise. You must make permanent changes in your lifestyle and health habits to lose significant weight and keep it off.\n\nHow do you make those permanent changes? Follow these six strategies.\n\n\n1. Make a commitment\n\nPermanent weight loss takes time and effort. It requires concentration and a lifelong commitment. Make sure that you're ready to make the necessary permanent changes and that you do so for the right reasons.\n\nNo one else can make you lose weight. In fact, external pressure — often from people closest to you — may make matters worse. You must undertake diet and exercise changes to please yourself.\n\nAs you're planning new weight-related lifestyle changes, try to resolve any other problems in your life. It takes considerable mental and physical energy to change your habits. So make sure you aren't distracted by other major life issues, such as marital or financial problems. Timing is key to success. Ask yourself if you're ready to take on the challenges of serious weight loss.\n\nKeep in mind that no matter how prepared you may be, you'll occasionally overeat or eat foods that you should avoid. Rather than let a setback derail your efforts, accept that it happened and get back on track. Don't expect perfection — and never give up.\n\nMotivate yourself by focusing on all of the benefits of losing weight, such as having more energy and improving your health. Then look at the negatives, such as finding the time to exercise, and come up with creative solutions.\n\n\nMore On This Topic\nWeight loss: Are you ready? \n2. Get emotional support\n\nUltimately, only you can help yourself lose weight by taking responsibility for your own behavior. But that doesn't mean that you have to do everything alone. Seek support from your partner, family and friends.\n\nPick people who you know want only the best for you and who will encourage you. They should be available to listen to your thoughts and feelings and encourage you, perhaps spend time exercising with you, and share the priority you've placed on developing a healthier lifestyle. An ideal support person might be someone who also is participating in a weight-loss program.\n\nSome people fare better with professional support, such as a dietitian or personal trainer. Others benefit from the group support they receive from organizations such as Weight Watchers or Overeaters Anonymous.\n\nIf you do join a group, keep in mind that what you get out of it will be in proportion to what you put into it. If you sit in a corner and just listen, you may hear some good suggestions. But if you actively participate, you're more likely to reap the potential rewards of the group, such as support, encouragement, feeling that you're not alone and helpful suggestions specific to your concerns.\n\n\n3. Set a realistic goal\n\nWhen you're considering what to expect from your new eating and exercise plan, be realistic. Healthy weight loss occurs slowly and steadily. Aim to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week. To do this, you need to burn 500 to 1,000 calories a day through a low-calorie diet and regular exercise. Losing weight more rapidly means losing water weight or muscle tissue, rather than fat.\n\nSet weekly or monthly goals, and then track your progress. Remember that you're in this for the long haul. Anything you undertake too intensely or too vigorously may quickly become too onerous, so you're more likely to give up.\n\nIn addition, make your goals "process goals," such as eating judiciously and exercising regularly, rather than "outcome goals," such as losing 50 pounds. Changing your process — your habits — is the key to weight loss. Make sure that your process goals a