weight loss/thyroid

[jennz]

That's key when we look for an endo is one that specializes in thryoid and not diabetes...

It is very frustrating to not be heard. Just because the tests are okay doesn't mean you are! You know your body better than she does. Where were your levels at? And did they check them all? It sure sounds like something's missing. for you to get through this!!

 

[lisajl]

I did not get my copy of the bloodwork! I knew I forgot something!!
I swear...

I know my numbers were around 4 last time, I'm not sure what all was checked. They sure took a lot of blood, though!
Will call them Monday morning and ask for report...thanks for the reminder.

Lisa

 

[Blueeyes101817]

i am going to a new endo on Dec 22...Im actually really nervous--my mom just found out she has 6 tumors on her thyroid and is going for biopsies after our disney trip...Her new endo wanted me to come to him anyways because he is amazed i started having tumors when i was 8...so i was planning on going to him anyway, but now he said he blocked away more time for our appointment...im having problems swallowing, which is when i started to realize i had a tumor the last time...Sorry if this makes no sense,,im just really nervous right now and cant talk to anyone

 

[lisajl]

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry. I hope all goes well at the appt.
Good luck to you and your mom.

 

[jennz]

Jen - please post away! It's hard to talk about to people who haven't been through it. I remember when I had thyroid cancer and was having my second surgery to remove my thyroid my boss at the time said, "What's everyone so worried about? It's not like it's a major organ or anything." Feel safe to post here and know that we Get It. I don't want to poke in and be too nosy but I'll be glad to chime in on any posts.

Lisa - was that your TSH that was around 4?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

There is a list of foods that do inhibit thyroid funciton--and avoiding them can help you. I do not recall the list and can try to research it...they are called goitrogens or something like that and include dairy, soy and other foods. If you can eliminate these from your diet--your thyroid will try to function to its maximum capabilities and will also probably aid in your weight loss.

I hope this makes sense and I will look it up now for you.

ETA: Here's the list--my apologies on the dairy--I forgot that it was me who doesn't eat the dairy and I had to look elsewhere than soy--anyway--try working one eliminating these from your diet while following whatever nutritional/weight loss program you are on and see if this helps.

Many goitrogens are generally members of the brassica family. These include:

Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Mustard
Kale
Turnips
Rape seed (Canola Oil)

Other goitrogens include:

Soy
Pine nuts
Millet
Peanuts


http://www.ithyroid.com/goitrogens.htm

ETAA: found another site that listed a few others:

such as peaches, strawberries and millet – that also contain goitrogens.

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=47

 

[jennz]

Okay I have a goofy question...do you know if it has an effect if you have no thryoid? I've heard about soy products causing problems but not the others.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Okay I have a goofy question...do you know if it has an effect if you have no thryoid? I've heard about soy products causing problems but not the others.

I have no idea--I had trouble losing weight last year and was suspcious of low thyroid--so tried eliminating these foods and it worked...however, I do not think I had an underactive thyroid and the weight loss was more due to the other things I was eating and the elimination of bad sugars.

I have heard soy to cause problems in large amounts....but do not recall the specifics.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Continue googling and searching as I found that cherries, almonds, walnuts and others can also suppress...I googled: "thyroid goitrogens" .

 

[lisajl]

Oh man I love broccoli and cauliflower!! AAAHHH!!!
I hate this thyroid!

Yes, I think it was my TSH level. Not completely sure, have to contact the doctor Monday for a copy of my results.

Lisa

 

[bengalbelle]

Hi everyone!

I just stumbled on this thread and I'm really amazed to see other people describing the exact things that are happening to me. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was 15, I'm 33 now. Other than fatigue, I didn't notice the symptoms much until the last few years. Now I seem to have them all!

I have an Endo. but he treats very conservatively so I've kind of let my GP take over. He's willing to treat it a little more aggressively. Since I've decided to get pregnant again, my OB has taken over and is a little more aggressive than my GP. I don't remember which tests are which (I really need to become more educated about this) but I was a 6 so they bumped me up to 150mcg of Synthroid. I haven't been on this dosage long enough to tell a difference yet, but I usually feel better for 4-6 weeks, then start having the symptoms again. I go back for bloodwork and they bump up my meds again. It's really frustrating. My father's thyroid quit working completely, so I'm afraid I'm heading in that direction as well.

My hair is falling out but my GP and OB don't think I have anything to worry about because to look at me I'm OK. It worries me, though.

My skin (particularly my hands) is so dry - it doesn't matter what I use I stay dry.

I'm tired all of the time. There are days I can hardly get up and go. I'm cold all of the time.

I have the same problems with weight loss/weight gain. It seems like I can just look at a doughnut and gain 5 pounds, but I can follow a well balanced diet and exercise and I barely drop anything. I recently joined a gym again and I'm hoping it will help. It's just hard to go work out when I feel like I can barely get up and do my everyday routines. I don't feel like that every day, but it happens every couple of weeks or so.

I tend to agree that people with hypothyroidism have more problems with illnesses. I am sick all of the time!

I'm afraid to get pregnant again without my levels being consistent, but at the same time I feel like they'll never be consistent. I was shocked with my first pregnancy to realize that I was considered high risk just because I had hypothyroidism. I was sent to a specialist for the first 5 months so they could be certain the baby was growing properly.

to everyone dealing with this. It's very frustrating and seems like taking a pill everyday just isn't enough for some of us.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Oh man I love broccoli and cauliflower!! AAAHHH!!!
I hate this thyroid!

Yes, I think it was my TSH level. Not completely sure, have to contact the doctor Monday for a copy of my results.

Lisa

You can always try to do without and see if you notice a difference. If after a couple of weeks you notice nothing--then maybe it's just a bunch of fluff.

 

[jennz]

bengalbelle - find a new endo!! While I was pregnant my endo and ob worked together to monitor my levels every other week because adjustments had to be made. FWIW, that's my experience. Everyone's different though, and I have some other stuff going on too. Your test must have been TSH - from what I've read the "normal" range is .4 - 5 or something like that, but they like to have you around 3 (again this depends on your doc - from what my doc's have said your levels fluctuate so if they have you on meds to keep you up at the high end of "normal" you will most likely be hypo at least part of the time).

Good luck!