HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Gaining Weight Irrelevant Of Taking Or Not Taking Thyroid Medicine, On Strict Diet. Suggestions To Boost Metabolism?

I ve been on and off thyroid medicine in the last year and a half. I still felt like losing weight was impossible after being on the medicine for almost a year so I went to an Endocrinologist . He has me off the Armour Thyroid meds to see what my blood looks like without thyroid medicine. Now I not only can t lose weight (with pretty strict diet and exercise EVERY DAY) but now I m gaining weight. What can I do to boost my metabolism?
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
Report Abuse
Endocrinologist,  's  Response
Hello and thank you for asking!
I have gone carefully through your concern.
As you have symptoms of hypothyroidism when you stop the Armour Thyroid, it means that your thyroid is under functioning.
If you stopped Armour Thyroid for more than 4 weeks, you should check the thyroid hormones.
If TSH is high, it means that you have hypothyroidism and should take long life treatment with Armour Thyroid or levothyroxine.
Wish you good health.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Desiccated thyroid extract


Loading Online Doctors....
Gaining Weight Irrelevant Of Taking Or Not Taking Thyroid Medicine, On Strict Diet. Suggestions To Boost Metabolism?

Hello and thank you for asking! I have gone carefully through your concern. As you have symptoms of hypothyroidism when you stop the Armour Thyroid, it means that your thyroid is under functioning. If you stopped Armour Thyroid for more than 4 weeks, you should check the thyroid hormones. If TSH is high, it means that you have hypothyroidism and should take long life treatment with Armour Thyroid or levothyroxine. Wish you good health. Kind regards, Dr.Mirjeta