Run with hypothyroidism?

[Emits]

Is it ok to go running when you are hypo?

Or is it better for the body to rest while getting to the right dosage?

I don't want to make my body suffer unnecessary but know that it's normally good for you to run.

Thanks in advance

[Exetergirl]

Hi there...I was diagnosed in January and an just starting to get active again. I have been scouring the internet and so far the best advice seems to be ..allow you body to adjust to the meds...go slow at first. And allow time for rest. My best understanding is that activity drives up metabolic rate etc and that uses more T4 ...if you are not getting the right amount of T3, having trouble converting...or whatever..then it will take longer for your levels to sort themselves out after running etc and you will feel more fatigued. I an not sure if I have the science right...but the message seemed to be go slow and don't rush...as my dr said we are trying to replicate with meds a perfectly balanced natural process that can manage v fine adjustments and fine tune the body. Because for us things have gone awry the meds are really a blunt instrument trying to do the same job...

Any way ...take care and take it easy

[cwill]

Do you normally run? And are we talking 15 minutes a session or endurance training? Exeter girl is right that until the dose is settled and all symptoms and bloods good, Thyroid, vitamins and minerals, you should be very careful not to overdo it. Most of us simply don't have the energy anyway. Exercise should be viewed as a whole with gentle routines to start with and never underestimate walking.

[Emits in reply to cwill]

Yes, I do. Before diagnosis I ran20 miles a week.

I don't want to put my body to too much stress but still want to do what's best. How do you do that? Start easy? Like 2 likes first time and then increase?

[bluebug in reply to Emits]

What are your labs like? If you are at optimal levels for thyroid hormones plus iron, vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D then just start as normal as if you were coming back from an injury that stopped you running for months. This means you will be run walking for about 15 minutes rather than running a full 5K. Even if you think you can run because your body e.g. muscles won't be used to it you need to take it slowly otherwise you will end up either burn out and/or injured.

[Exetergirl]

thyroidchange.org/our-blog/...

This is something I found that seemed to make sense for me ...hope it helps

Take care

[dang]

If you aren't yet at an optimal dosage exercise can eat up precious T3 hormone therefore worsening your symptoms. If however you've worked your way up to optimal dosage and your FT3 values are high enough then you should be able to start exercising again.

It's best to ease into an exercise routine over time and see how your body handles it, work your way up without exhausting yourself too hard at first.