Hypothyrodism

[I_win_62]

I'm new here .. I feel my weight is increasing weight daily .. Jan 2014 - 9 st currently - 14.5 st .. reason - under active thyroid .. prescribed 75 mg of Levothyroxine. Is there a diet to follow to loose this weight .. is there a successful surgery out there. Please help I am failing at all attempts to loose this weight.

[Hidden]

It would really help if you could give us some information including any blood test results you may have. I feel it's a good investment to pay £50 for a copy of all of your medical records, details here:

nhs.uk/chq/Pages/1309.aspx?...

It's possible that you're undermedicated but without further info it's impossible to tell.

[I_win_62 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your response ... I visit my GP infrequently .. need to get repeat prescription only .. changed GPs recently as distance to surgery .. when next test done I will request details of blood results .. previously unaware this could be obtained. Goitre in neck for some years but ignored .. now difficulty to swallow and loosing voice often .. will discuss with new GP ..

[Hidden in reply to I_win_62]

Just put the request in writing and pop in the post. It would make sense to have the results before your next GP appointment so post them up and members can comment, that way you'll be well prepared.

Many of us have found GPs to be less than useless with thyroid disorders, we've had to take our health into our own hands by learning as much as we can. The fact that you have a goitre and swallowing difficulties should mean that your GP must take this seriously.

Have a read here, lots of helpful info:

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagno...

[jimh111 in reply to I_win_62]

Good idea to visit your GP as your symptoms have got worse. They might increase your medication or investigate whether you need surgery. Your GP might be able to solve your problems and may have copies of your previous blood tests they can give you.

Once you put on weight with hypothyroidism it can be difficult to lose it, so it is better to get good treatment sooner. Just follow a sensible diet and exercise. If you have too strict a diet with low calories it can slow down your thyroid and be counterproductive.

[nancybuckley]

If you're struggling to lose weight it may well be that you are not on the right dose of Levo, or that it isn't the right medication for you. As your thyroid labs become optimal your body will be able to lose weight, if you follow the usual rules ( calorie deficit etc ). Have you been getting the right tests? Free T3 and Free T4, TSH, Reverse T3 and antibody tests? Just be careful you don't under-eat as lack of calories and low carb diets have been shown to lower T3, which is the opposite of what hypothyroid patients need!