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Suggest Method To Lose Weight With Low Thyroid Levels

I have low thyroid. I am currently on real Synthroid .125. My labs show Normal . I am so tired of not being able to lose weight (not 1 pound) even tho I exercise, eat very healthy, and take my med daily. And I m on Belviq but it s not working. What can I do?
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

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A. Thyroid

Though hypothyroidism can cause weight gain , the weight gained due to under functioning thyroid will be lost on treatment. So if your thyroid function is normal on Synthyroid 125 mcg, there wont be any further weight reduction with this. Keep the TSH below 2.5 miu/ml while on treatment

B. Weight reduction

There are only 3 options for weight reduction

1. Lifestyle modifications : Diet and exercise

2. Medications = less useful, Belviq is currently approved medication with highest weight loss. Still the weight reduction will be less than 5% of your current weight.

3. Surgical - Bariatric surgery - is currently the most useful treatment for weight reduction. This can reduce your weight by 30-40%.

If the initial 2 options are not working for you, you should opt for surgical treatment.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


Regards
Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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Suggest Method To Lose Weight With Low Thyroid Levels

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. See the detailed answers A. Thyroid Though hypothyroidism can cause weight gain , the weight gained due to under functioning thyroid will be lost on treatment. So if your thyroid function is normal on Synthyroid 125 mcg, there wont be any further weight reduction with this. Keep the TSH below 2.5 miu/ml while on treatment B. Weight reduction There are only 3 options for weight reduction 1. Lifestyle modifications : Diet and exercise 2. Medications = less useful, Belviq is currently approved medication with highest weight loss. Still the weight reduction will be less than 5% of your current weight. 3. Surgical - Bariatric surgery - is currently the most useful treatment for weight reduction. This can reduce your weight by 30-40%. If the initial 2 options are not working for you, you should opt for surgical treatment. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist