i am sorry to bother you all as I don't even know if I have thyroid problems but I need help.

[natalyab]

I started on medication in September last year for copd and since November I have put on nearly three stone. I am very tired and had blood tests two weeks ago which came back as low calcium. I have now had further blood tests and should get results this week. could this be thyroid problems and could it account for my weight gain. I feel at the end of my tether.. would appreciate any comments please.xx

[galathea]

Depends.... I was on a combined spray or asthma and whacked a stone on in a month.... I looked up the med effects and found lots of people with weight gain, one poor soul had gained 6 stones. Cant remember the name o the spray but it was in a light purple container. I changed to a different combined med (Symbicort). And no weight gain at all..... Which med are you on?

[Marz]

...I have seen COPD listed as a symptom of Under Active Thyroid - think it was the Wellsphere website - not sure ! Without proper testing we are not able to guide you - so possibly that is your next move. Please look at the main Thyroid UK website and check out the other signs and symptoms of UAT - in case you haven't already. Lots of helpful advice there. Also check out the Vitamins and Minerals needed for healthy functioning. VitD B12 Iron Folates etc.

Hope you feel better soon....

[jjlily]

When you get your results ask for a printout of them with ranges and post as a new question and someone will advise.

[rosetrees]

You need to ask your doctor to test your TSH, T4 and (if your lab will do it) T3 levels. Make sure to ask your doctor for a printout as most aren't good at interpreting the results and will often tell you there is nothing wrong when there is. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt as they say. The results will have ranges by them - post those too and then someone can help you. Also ask for these to be tested - Vit D, Vit B12, iron, ferritin and folate.