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Would Iodine Supplementation Be Appropriate For Increased Weight Gain Due To Hypothyroidism?
Question: I HAVE HAD HYPOTHYROIDISM FOR WHAT SEEMS LIKE FOREVER. I HAVE GONE TO MANY DIFFERENT DOCTORS AND ALL THEY DO IS GO BACK AND FORTH WITH THE DOSAGE OF SYNTHROID AND IN THE MEANTIME, I AM EXHAUSTED, MY JOINTS HURT, AT THE MOST RIDICULOUS TIMES-MY BODY TEMPERATURE FEELS LIKE IT IS 125, AND ON TOP OF THAT, I CANNOT LOSE WEIGHT AT ALL. I HARDLY EAT, AND I GAIN WEIGHT. SHOULD I BE TAKING IODINE?
I haven't done this before and I would like to know if a Doctor is addressing my question. Thank you-
I haven't done this before and I would like to know if a Doctor is addressing my question. Thank you-
Brief Answer:
some more info needed:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
First i would ask about your diagnosis ( Is it Hashimito thyroiditis?) and the last results of the thyroid hormones. Has it been normal under treatment? If yes, you should continue with the same dose and rule out an overproduction of the cortisol ( Cushing syndrome) as the cause of overweight.
Please try to attach the result of thyroid hormones and other exams if you have done.
Will be a pleasure to help you further.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
some more info needed:
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
First i would ask about your diagnosis ( Is it Hashimito thyroiditis?) and the last results of the thyroid hormones. Has it been normal under treatment? If yes, you should continue with the same dose and rule out an overproduction of the cortisol ( Cushing syndrome) as the cause of overweight.
Please try to attach the result of thyroid hormones and other exams if you have done.
Will be a pleasure to help you further.
Kind Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I want to an endocrinologist almost 2 years ago and was told that I did have Hashimito thyroiditis. Recently I requested my levels to be checked and when they came back was told that they were normal.
Brief Answer:
Check for Cushing's syndrome!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
If it is Hashimoto thyroiditis all you have to do is to monitor TSH level once a year to be sure the dose you are taking is the right one.
You may discuss with your physician about Cushing's syndrome as a cause of your weight gain. If it is ruled out, then you need a strict diet regimen and physical activity as your metabolism may be very slow due to which there's a lot of struggle involved to maintain a normal weight.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
Check for Cushing's syndrome!
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
If it is Hashimoto thyroiditis all you have to do is to monitor TSH level once a year to be sure the dose you are taking is the right one.
You may discuss with your physician about Cushing's syndrome as a cause of your weight gain. If it is ruled out, then you need a strict diet regimen and physical activity as your metabolism may be very slow due to which there's a lot of struggle involved to maintain a normal weight.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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