Oedema & Weight Gain: So bit of a down day tbh... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

137,149 members160,830 posts

Oedema & Weight Gain

MrsSAcky profile image
8 Replies

So bit of a down day tbh.......Finally recieved my prescription for my 25mcg increase of levothyroxine, and i also took the plunge and weighed myself for the first time in ages, to which i find a weight gain of a stone in 6 months :( and the oedema I have on my ankles and legs (ankles are the worst). along with the actual weight gain is all stomach based also....

Anybody have any advice?

i have water tablets prescribed by the doctor, as I've suffered for a while with fluid gain, and usually goes down obviously with some exercise & increase of fluids, but now this is more permanent, goes down slightly over night and increases severely over the day. I try and watch my calorie intake, and I know I don't exercise as much, as im tired all the time, stiff joints, and so sluggish :( .... even a long weekend city tour overseas with so much walking has done nothing but increase the swelling. Really need to find my mojo but find it on a budget ...

Written by
MrsSAcky profile image
MrsSAcky
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
8 Replies
Musicmonkey profile image
Musicmonkey

Sjep13 You say you have just received your prescription for an increase. Hopefully this will make a difference? Also, although you have weighed heavier than you are happy with, if the water tablets work this will reduce your weight.

Even walking regularly is good for our health, so although this may be the last thing you feel like doing, try and get some fresh air.

When you have your next blood test results post them here with the ranges to see whether forum members feel you need any further adjustment.

greygoose profile image
greygoose

The most important thing is : DON'T exercise. At least, not vigorous exercise. Every move you make uses T3. Vigorous exercise uses lots of T3, which you cannot easily replace. So, until your T3 is optimal, just gentle walking or swimming. Don't go to the gym! :)

Pastille profile image
Pastille in reply to greygoose

MrsSAcky I apologise for jumping in on your post but it is relevant, hope you don't mind. greygoose when T3 levels are optimal and you feel that your energy has returned would you say it is then okay to do more exercise such as cardio etc or do you think you have to watch T3 and increase to replace what you use? Thanks

greygoose profile image
greygoose in reply to Pastille

I think you should always watch T3. You never know when it's going to go down again. Learn to read your body. Some people do take a little extra T3 before going to the gym, or whatever they're going to do. But, I'm not an expert on that part of it, because I don't ever exercise! It is the thing I hate most in the whole world! Traumatised as a child by gym at school. But, I have just bought a rebounder... we'll see how it goes. :D

Pastille profile image
Pastille in reply to greygoose

Lol ! Good luck with it, and thanks for reply :)

MrsSAcky profile image
MrsSAcky

No probs & thank you Pastille, and thank you also grey goose & musicmonkey, I used to love Zumba & Taekwondo, but just felt mojo lost, and everything was hurting & just felt (& still feel so rough) but now it's the swollen ankles, they obviously look better in the mornings, not perfect but better, but I can feel them swelling all day and it's soul destroying X

Pastille profile image
Pastille in reply to MrsSAcky

Oh I know, it really is. I used to be a size 8-10 and now I am 14-16 with two knees on each leg ( water ) I just want to run again but I don't want to put myself back to square 1!! Have you heard me as though I've got the energy! Good luck x

MrsSAcky profile image
MrsSAcky

Lol... I'm right with you , I've put on a stone again in 6 months (6st in 5yrs 😕) and it's all stomach that's what annoys me more, be nice to just to complete patterns in Tkd without been out of breath & lots of pain lol x

You may also like...

Weight Gain With Dose Changes

raised, my weight would also increase. I'm 30 pounds heavier now. I have been fighting fluid...

Weight gain and trying to lose it!

sure I need an increase. In the meantime, the weight things is really getting me down. I'm...

wp thryroid weight gain

doctor increased it to 48 grains 6 feb. I have steadily gained weight especially since the...

Weight Gain on Levothyroxine

symptoms. My weight has continue to increase while staying active, counting calories and taking...

Weight gain with thyroid problems

following a virus 7 years ago. Yes I have gained weight over the years, but felt well, all...