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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Can't Lose Weight
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Can't Lose Weight
by PB964, Aug 23, 2009 02:00PM
I have had hyperthyroidism for 8 years and I am on 7 1/2 mg. of methimazole. For the past month and a half, I have tried to lose weight with regular 30 minutes of exercise, eating small nutriitional meals. I started to lose weight (9 lbs.), but then all of a sudden I stopped losing. No matter what I do, I cannot lose any weight. Is it possible my thryoid does not need as much methimazole? Any suggestions?
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Aug 23, 2009 03:09PM
, Aug 23, 2009 03:09PM
Would test thyroid function - if normal, then the thyroid is not impeding the weight loss. If the TSH is high then the dose of methimazole may be too high and this could slow the weight loss efforts.
