weight loss medication and hashimotos

[Sammiieees]

can anyone give any advice on weight loss medications and being diagnosed with Hashimotos / hypothyroidism?

mom just gaining weight all the time no matter what I do.

wouldnlike to speak to my doctor about it, but am looking for some evidence that other people in the UK who have this disease have been successfully prescribed weight loss help/ medication

many thanks

[greygoose]

Before you even consider anything quite so drastic - and potentially dangerous - it would be a good idea to get her full thyroid testing - including FT3 - to make sure she is adequately replaced. If her T3 is low, there's not much chance of her losing weight whatever she takes.

Also, are you certain that her weight-gain is fat and not water-retention? It's usually water-retention when you're hypo, and there is no medication that can get rid of that.

[Sammiieees in reply to greygoose]

hi,

Thanks for the reply!

Sadly the doctors do run full panels I have to source that myself. They keep telling me my levels are fine but have been on levo for over 2 years and still keep gaining.

I have two other slipped discs in my back which my surgeon for that keeps telling me to lose weight.

I’ve tried every diet going including gluten free / dairy free to no avail!

[greygoose in reply to Sammiieees]

So, when did you last have your FT3 tested? What was the result? If your FT3 is too low you are not going to lose weight no matter what you do.

[Sammiieees in reply to greygoose]

hi,

2021

Tests results

[greygoose in reply to Sammiieees]

So, you were seriously under-medicated at that point. How much levo were you taking? How much are you taking now? I really think you ought to get another private test done, if you can.

[Sammiieees in reply to greygoose]

unfortunately I just can’t afford that right now.

I was on 75mg then I’m now on 200mg

Should my T3 be higher ?

[greygoose in reply to Sammiieees]

FT3: 3.89 pmol/l (Range 3.1 - 6.8) 21.35%

A euthyroid FT3 - i.e. in someone with no thyroid problems - would be around 50% through the range. But hypoq usually need it more like 70%. So, yes, it should be higher.

And, if you're taking 200 mcg levo and still have hypo symptoms, then my guess is that you're a poor converter and your FT3 is still too low, and that's why you can't lose weight. And taking weight-loss drugs is not going to help that.

[singlechip]

I am hypothyroid and overweight (obese). I gained most of my weight while I was on levothyroxine and lost some later on T3 but not enough because I was already extremely big. I wasn't able to get weight loss injections prescribed although my weight became dangerous for my health. I am taking Ozempic now which I had to source myself when my doctor refused to help me. It really depends on the doctor, but not a lot of people here get these medications prescribed for weight loss.

[Sammiieees in reply to singlechip]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply ! Good to know! I’m 1000% sure they will shut me down, but wanted to see if anyone else had any luck before I spoke to them !

[Aj2690]

hi, I have Hashimotos and I’m on wegovey which I source myself, didn’t think to ask the doctor sadly. If you have any questions just let me know x

[Sammiieees in reply to Aj2690]

Hi,

That’s good to know ! Who have you sourced it from, have you had any good results ?

Many thanks

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[singlechip in reply to Aj2690]

I first went to my doctor. I didn't expect any miracles but I thought it's worth of trying because even though I'm sourcing Ozempic from the place that is not as expensive as some others are, still it's a pity that I have to pay for my health from my own pocket People who are obese or overweight and have no other way of losing weight should be entitled to get a prescription. Unfortunately things don't work that way here. Maybe in USA it's better but I am not sure.

[Aj2690 in reply to singlechip]

I’m from the UK but I get in from juniper so you get support too. Which is tried the docs first but they probably would’ve said no. Been on it since Jan and lost just over 3 stone already.

[singlechip in reply to Aj2690]

I don't think that it is allowed to mention sources where you get meds without prescription here, only in private messages. I am using a cheaper source but I'm not writing its name here.

[Freddiestar1234]

hi r you on the right dose as when I gain few pounds n feel extra fatigued i up dose myself as doctors r good at telling you ur bloods r fine I go by how I feel normally 150 winter n 100 summer but last week I had to increase to 150 as I was feeling terrible n could hardly get out the bed in day time I already feel slightly more energy still find it hard to get up but don't think my hypothyroidism is gonna change that part as it's gotten worse the last 4 years waking up but I hope u sort it out tablets I take which help with weight gain are choline inositol googled n asked GP fine to take with hypothyroidism and for me but they def work started them for other reasons but work well for storing fat Good Luck hun x