Losing weight after thyroidectomy

[Johannah85]

Hi,

I'm hoping someone can offer me some advice. I had a total thyroidectomy in 2009 and have struggled since then going from being seriously overactive to having no thyroid. i have no energy and the weight has just creeped up and I just can't get it off. Any advice on a plan is greatly welcome

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Johannah85

Are you on Levothyroxine?

What are your latest thyroid test results?

[Phoenix605]

Post your latest results inc ranges and dose along with symptoms in a new thread for advice. The most likely reason you are struggling is under medication, just being in range is not enough but most GPs/endos struggle with the concept!

If you have had vitD, B12, folate and ferritin tested include those too, we are often deficient due to poor absorption from gut issues when under medicated and GPs are not taught nutrition so treat it very badly, if at all. A lot of symptoms can be hypo related or from deficiencies as they cross over so if you don't have results it is worth getting them tested.

[Johannah85 in reply to Phoenix605]

Hi thanks for your reply. I'm not to sure on my results. I saw the GP last week following a blood test and she further lowered my thyroxine dose to 125mcg which infuriates me. She also put me on iron tables and a vitamin D supplement. She mentioned my B12 was low but nothing to worry about. Re testing all all of the above plus diabetes at the end of october

[Phoenix605 in reply to Johannah85]

She is almost certainly treating you based in TSH only which is typical and wrong, there is a good chance she hasnt given you enough iron or vit d too, they often dont.

You are legally entitled to your results you need ask for them including the ranges. Reception can do this, why you want them is none if their business and they dont need a GPs permission either. Also ask for your electronic record to be turned on, getting full access needs permissions and can be refused in certain circs but they should give you access to test results, take a photo id with you to be safe. If you already have access to make appts and repeat prescriptions it is easily done. All surgeries had to be set up todo this by last year but they just keep quiet unless asked. This will save future arguments.

When you have them post your thyroid and nutrient results (with ranges) along with symptoms and what you have been prescribed in a new post and you will get a lot if good advice. If your GP is pulling the usual crap you will either need to face up to her and stand your ground or probably find another one that has a better clue (and stand your ground)