Weight Question

[Clarrisa]

Hi, Is weight gain a presenting feature of the majority of low thyroid patients?

[Peanut31]

Hi Clarrisa

An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) can result in weight gain along with other symptoms.

Best wishes

Peanut31

[SilverAvocado]

I'd say it's very common. I think of weight gain as one of the most classic hypothyroid symptoms. Although its definitely not in every single case, some people can become underweight with hypothyroid, and some people stay stable.

[Clarrisa in reply to SilverAvocado]

Thank you both. All this talk about stones(?) on this site.

[SilverAvocado in reply to Clarrisa]

Are you not in the UK? A stone is 14 pounds.

[Clarrisa]

Californian, now I know why people get exercised when they gain stones!

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Clarrisa]

Have you actually lost weight then?

[Clarrisa in reply to Mary-intussuception]

I have not put on a stone yet.

[Mary-intussuception in reply to Clarrisa]

So you have put on a few pounds? Or have you lost any weight?