Problems with my health

[chantellll]

I'm 20 years old I have thyroid and fibroids at the same time yes I have all the symptoms I'm so fat I don't know what to do anymore im scared I need help anyone?

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Chantellll.

Members will need a little more information before they can help you.

Have you had thyroid blood tests done? If so, please ask your GP receptionist or practice manager for a printout of your results and ranges and post them in a new question for advice and say how much Levothyroxine you are prescribed. Weight loss is very unlikely unless you are optimally medicated.

If you haven't had a thyroid blood test you should ask your GP to do one. Arrange the blood draw early in the morning when TSH is highest and fast (water only) until after the blood draw because eating and drinking causes TSH to drop.

[shaws Administrator]

Hi Chantelll and welcome to our forum,

I'm sorry you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism (there is also hyperthyroidism but usually you'd lose weight with that). Hypothyroidism reduces our metabolism so we can get unexplained weight gain and we just don't know what to do about it.

As Clutter has suggested get the results of your latest blood tests and post the results.

We have to read and learn and our members will help you understand things.

If your doctor hasn't tested Vitamin B12, Vit D, iron, ferritin and folate as we are usually deficient.

Don't worry too much at present about weight gain as, when on the correct amount of levothyroxine (also called T4) your weight should reduce and if not another hormone may be added.

Weight gain can be due to being hypothyroid as well and I'll also give you a link of the 300+ symptoms. Most doctors are unaware of any of them. Female problems are also another, i.e. periods, fertility etc so maybe fibroids too.

The more you learn and ask questions our members, if they have experienced the same problem, will respond. We can feel much better although hypo is a life-long condition and can be serious if not treated properly and hope your doctor is a good one. We also do not have to pay for any other prescriptions for any other medical problems we may develop (hopefully not).

You can start by taking your temperature before you get out of bed in the morning, as well as your pulse and keep a record. You will probably find both lower than normal but the more levo is gradually increased (always has to be very gradual - nothing can be rushed) you should begin to feel much better.

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