upset..hypothyroid Question?

so my doctor just called and they said my blood test came back and i have hypothyroid...now i have another doctors appointment to go further into the study..i hate needles and stuff so i'm not looking forward to it...another thing.. i was reading up on it and it said once u start taking the pill most people will gain 5 -10 POUNDS and then it becomes incredibly difficult to lose weight after u start taking thyroid pills... so i'm not really happy about this at all...i actually cried :@ ..so i was wondering if anyone out there has hypothyroid or anything that might help me cope?

please help me out here im at a point where im just gunna freakkkk out at anyone and jsut cry and scream...childish but im frusterated

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was a senior in high school.  That was over 15 years ago.  But I really didn't gain a huge amount of weight.  I did gain a few, maybe 5 or so, but that when I was entering college too.  Was the weight gain because of that (you know, the "freshman fifteen") OR was it the hypothyroidism?  Who knows...

I do know that as I have gotten older, I have gained weight quicker that I thought I would, and more than I thought I would.  Even now, is that because of my age and laziness or the hypothyroidism?

Yes, it is going to be harder to lose weight, I've been told by a few different endocrinologists as well, but you just have to use your head. 

I have to take a thyroid pill every day for the rest of my life.  I thought it was going to be a big deal, but it's really not.  You just have to remember that if you take your medication like you are supposed to, get it checked regularly like you are supposed to and eat right, you more than likely, won't have anymore trouble than the average bear!

Buck up!  It could be a lot worse!!  I'll be thinking about you and hope you have a good week..just take it all in stride!

My mom has it and she takes the pills and has NOT gained weight at all! I believe being hypothyroid causes you to gain weight and if anything, once your thyroid is regulated, you'll lose some weight. Although that's contrary to what the person above me just said that her doctor told her ... ???

I had hypothyroidism.. and yes, it is a little tough to lose weight, but not so bad. Trust me. If you just take the pills, you'll do just fine. It's really not a big deal.

I was diagnosed to take the medication for the rest of my life... but I was recently.. erm.. undiagnosed? :P So I'm off it now!

Don't stress too much, really. Just keep doing what you're usually doing to lose weight, and you'll be fine! :)

Good luck<3

well i hope i dont gain any weight...maybe u gain more with hyper thyroid instead ..im not sure ..im going to get more testing and stuff on thursday so  yah

Actually, an untreated hypothyroid state usually leads to excess weight, therefore treating it (in my unprofessional opinion) should help with weight loss. 

People who are HYPERthyroid tend to be skinny with bulgy eyes.  I have been diagnosed with that condition, but have missed the skinny benefit (and thankfully, the bulgy eyes too), and so my prescence on this board...

Honey, I read your profile and you can stand to gain some weight. Trust your mom and the doctors on this one. 

Doctors are trained experts.  Trust them.  And listen to your mother, she loves you with all her heart and only wants what is best for your health.  They are not trying to make you fat, they want to help you get back to healthy.

My sister was hyper, and got the bulging eyes, Hyper is TO much thyroid and Hypo is to little. 

With Hypo your metabolism is going at a snails pace (which might be caused by your eating disorder).  When you take your medication it will speed up your metabolism.  You should feel hungrier and you SHOULD eat more.  Once you get to a weight that is in the healthy range, even if it is low healthy you can start to maintain by eating mainanance calories and not gain anymore.  You can control your weight gain and keep yourself healthy just like you are controlling the loss right now.  But if you don't you are going to end up in the hospital with no choice. 

--sumi

I would say you definately have ed written all over you.  Listen to your doctors and don't think that your unhealthy eating hasn't had an impact on your hormones that affect your thyroid and all the other hormones in your body.  Get help fast!

As far as I know, HYPOthyroid is underactive and the pills will make it easier for you to lose weight. HYPERthyroid is overactive and sometimes the pills will make you gain weight. Which one is it??

sumisan well i hope ur right ...cuz i dunno im upset.. i know my eating habits are very not good...and my moms making me see a Ed clinic on wednesday(a week today) and stuff i really hate the thought of thinking it and i hate it i dunno,,, but yah i hope the thyroid gets fixed and my metabolism makes me hungrier...cuz ill tell u i do miss eating food...even if its good for me.. i miss food ...not unhealthy chips pop candy etc but actual food where i can take a big bite and not feel the guilt u know...but yah

It is really hard to accept help, sometimes we feel quilty, embarrassed, or even angry.  But know that your mother would love you to the end of the earth, even if you do something she doesn't aprove of.  She is there for you to help you, talking with her can really help, just get it out in the open what you are feeling.  You can also talk with her about making sure the families meals are healthy and that there are lots of healthy things to eat in the house.  You do need to eat more but knowing they are healthy may help you actually do it. 

And your doctor is a professional, it is his job to help.  He isn't going to judge you and will anwer all your questions, no matter what they are.  And if your to embarrassed to talk to your mother, the doctor is a great alternative.

I hope that your appointment with the clinic goes well.  You are lucky to be getting help before any serious or permanant damage to your body was done. 

You are very smart for getting the help you need.  Don't forget that anything you find on the internet can be misleading and just plain wrong.  Ask you doctor, even print out and bring in articles that make you worry, he will be able to tell you what the facts are. 

Your going to feel alot better once you get through this!  But take it one step at a time for now, dont worry so much about "what if's", get your calories, take you medication and just get through one day at a time.

--Sumi

I have hypo-thyroid, I take medication, I didn't gain weight, bu, yes, it makes it more difficult to loose weight.

if you dont eat well..maybe bring this up with the doctor:

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Less often, hypothyroidism may result from one of the following:

• Congenital disease. Approximately one in 3,000 babies in the United States is born with a defective thyroid gland or no thyroid gland at all. In most cases, the thyroid gland didn't develop normally for unknown reasons, but some children have an inherited form of the disorder. Often, infants with congenital hypothyroidism appear normal at birth. That's one reason why most states now require newborn thyroid screening.
• Pituitary disorder. A relatively rare cause of hypothyroidism is the failure of the pituitary gland to produce enough TSH ? usually due to a benign tumor of the pituitary gland.
• Pregnancy. Some women develop hypothyroidism during or after pregnancy (postpartum hypothyroidism), often because they produce antibodies to their own thyroid gland. Left untreated, hypothyroidism increases the risk of miscarriage, premature delivery and preeclampsia ? a condition that causes a significant rise in a woman's blood pressure during the last three months of pregnancy. It can also seriously affect the developing fetus.
• Iodine deficiency. The trace mineral iodine ? found primarily in seafood, seaweed, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized salt ? is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. In some parts of the world, iodine deficiency is common, but the addition of iodine to table salt has virtually eliminated this problem in the United States.

and:

"Anorexia or bulimia. People with eating disorders are at risk for hypothyroidism; in these cases, however, reduced thyroid function may be an adaptation to malnutrition and therefore some experts think only that the eating disorder should be treated, not hypothyroidism"

http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/who_get s_hypothyroidism_000038_5.htm

You are in good company dear.  I was (finally) diagnosed with hypothyroidism after a 2-year period of gaining weight like someone had a bicycle pump hooked up to my little toe.  Picked up 50 pounds in those 2 years - not ALL my choosing.  Got the diagnosis, got mad.  Mad that I hadn't figured it out eariler.  Mad that I had to be a slave to  a pharmacy/pill for the rest of my natural life.  Mad that I was fat (although that wasn't new).  Mad at life in general for a bit there.  Then got madder when I had to change meds time and again to get to the right dosage.  Time spent getting the meds right?  3 months.  Time spent being mad?  4 months.  Time spent unhealthy before that?  At least 2 years - plus 3 months.  Time since then healthier and not-so-mad?  22 years.  I lost almost 20 pounds when I started on the right dosage of medication.  Wasn't so tired and stopped losing hair, too.  Since then, I've had more bodily insults levied, but it wasn't anything I can't handle - and I'm sure you will handle YOURS too.  We people-types don't come with a guarantee.  But we do come with a miraculous coping ability and inherent intelligence to help us.  And, mercifully, other people-types to help us through.  Godspeed!  It'll be ok - really!