i have thyroid with tsh high,unable to loose weight what can i do?
339845
I think you should talk to your doctor about this, because my sister had the same problem, and her dr. put her on something that fixed it, and she lost all of the weight... i'm sorry i can't be more helpful, i don't remember the name of the meds she took, but i know they're out there, so talk to your dr., and don't be afraid to get a second opinion!
356167
I hope your appointment went well and you got all the info you needed about the treatment. I was diagnosed in 2001, with both hypothyroidism, goiter and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and have been taking thyroxine ( i think it's the same as Synthroid) 100mcg daily. I was overweight, tired, had hair loss, but now after all this time I feel pretty much normal. I started feeling better very soon after starting thyroxin therapy, I think it was within weeks. I have also been practicing yoga since 2002 and it has been such a great balancing aspect in my life, and  has helped a lot in dealing with the thyroid disease. Please do get in touch if you want to have a chat.
418437
First of all, get your thyroid hormone replaced - follow up with your doctor to make sure that hormone levels are where they should be. After that, it really is just about diet and exercise. Keep track of the calories (your doctor should tell you what your daily caloric intake requirement is - try not to exceed that limit), and then get out and MOVE! Try jogging on the treadmill - if that's too hard on the knees, try an eliptical. Make lifestyle adjustments. Try walking or biking places instead of using the car. Make your weekend activities physical, such as going on a hike or a bike trip with some friends. Take a fun aerobics class that has 'good energy' that you like - there are lots of varieties ranging form kickboxing, to spinning, to step aerobics, to African dance. Try to get something athletic in 5-6 days a week - somethign that you wouldn't 'normally' do. Don't expect all the weight to come off immediately - try to make these changes, adn over the next couple months you should notice a difference.
1085033
You thyroid basically takes the oxygen you breath and the food you eat and makes it into energy.  with out the T3, T4 and TSH from the pituatary a lot of the food gets converted to fat.\n\nAlso Stuffing Ben & Jerry's down your throat doesn't help any either.\n\nI have a thyroid condition and I am 5' 8" and 200lb \n\nI have seen some women who were an ORB because they were so fat and they blamed it on the thyroid.   \n\nAAAAH  NO  Can't fool me..  \nYou've been playing hide the twinkie with the whole box...
585217
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!
671715
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"
1152916
You should have a medical check up.  hyperthyroidism, diabetes, viruses, malabsorption syndromes, other stuff can cause inability to gain weight with effort.
186379
TSH is the hormone that tells your thyroid to start pumping out T3/T4 - hormones that control your metabolism.  This tells me that your problem may not be with your thyroid but with your anterior pituitary gland.  Follow up with your doctor!
609680
Have the doctor check your thyroid function.  It could be functioning too fast (hyperthyroidism) causing your metabolism to be too high.
793528
Having you been feeling sick a lot lately?\nShort answer to how you feel with thyroid problems, is like hell!\nThyroids regulate your entire body: skin, hair, nails, lungs, heart, metabolism, sex hormones (fertility), brain, and I could go on. They can cause no symptoms, 1 symptom up to 100's of symptoms! Good thing that you are getting tested and checked out. \nNow, since we don't have all day, I cannot go into the complexities of thyroid and diabetes. My suggestion is to run to the library or closest Barnes and Noble Bookstore and pick up a book on thyroid. One easy to understand one is Mary Shamon's "Living Well With Hypothyroidism". That's a good place to start. Don't like books, go to about.com and go into their health area or thyroid forums.
962152
Fun wow! Been there, doing that. Get some HRT that works for you. Exercise. Watch your diet. Your thyroid goes amuck. I chose not to take the synthroid and really watched my diet. Silly as it sounds, for the sleep problem, I took/take 2 benadryl before I hit the sack. Read and read! There are lots of good articles on the net addressing this. I was lucky, I didn't get hit till I was 55, but then I also had a baby in my forties.....so go figure. Good luck!!!!
867630
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!
564407
I also have an under active thyroid and had a really hard time losing weight. I went to my doctor and she sent me to see a nutritionist. Now I eat 6 small meals a day. I've cut out sugars and fats. I eat rice, potatoes, breads, chicken and fish, lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. I also drink alot of water. I also go to a water aerobics class 3 times a week. I've lost 45 pounds since the 7th of January. It's slow, but it works. Good luck.
599699
while you are aware that your thyroid disease wont go away on its own,if the goiter isn't chocking you,you can eat a lot of fish that came from the ocean.there are some herbs but i do not put my faith in them,so  while i would like to answer your question better,i cant.still the best way is seeing a doctor.
856753
yes. They can loose weight too.  If you are gaining weight look at what you are eating...Maybe you're having sugar cravings caused by the medication, talk with your doctor, maybe he/she can prescribe another medication that won't cause you to gain weight.   Try to exercise everyday.  It will improve your mood....
1110732
Call your doctor, and have them check your thyroid function.
835969
I know a few people with thyroid problems and it does require you to take a drug called "synthroid" for the rest of your life. It really isn't a big deal at all, hopefully you have an over-active thyroid in which case you won't have to worry about the side effect of weight gain as you do with an under active one. Your primary care doctor should be able to feel if your thyroid is enlarged at the base of your neck, he may or may not refer you to a specialist, depends on your doctor, some primary care doctors can treat the condition. It's really nothing life threatening and shouldn't really effect much except possible weight gain or loss, being very tired all the time and other minor problems. Good luck and call your doctor, again, it's not much to worry about :)