Hypothyroidism and weight gain

[Barbielyn]

I am new here.

I have hypothyroidism and also empty sella syndrome. I never knew what a weight problem was until I suddenly seemed to put almost 4 stone in weight on about 10 years ago.

My endocrinologist said she will start me on T3 does any one know if it will help with my weight problem?

[greygoose]

It should, if she allows you to take enough to bring your FT3 up to the top of the range. But, that will suppress your TSH, and doctors don't like that!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to greygoose]

In some (many?) with empty sella syndrome, TSH might be on the floor already.

[greygoose in reply to helvella]

Oh yes, of course.

Even so, she still might not want to give you enough.

[Barbielyn in reply to greygoose]

Thank you