Annoyed and wants to get better.

[dee533]

I was diagnosed with hypothyroid almost two weeks ago. I had absolutely no idea that i was sick but the doctor and my mom (who also has thyroid problems) told me i had a very serious thyroid problem. my tsh was about 56.2? i think something in the fifties and the doctor called my mom as soon as the labs were in. The doctor gave me snythroid but told me to take half a pill for about a week and i did. ive been on the full pill for almost a week and a half. im getting very impatient with one thing: Losing weight. Ive always been really small so i kinda just want to get out my fatness! lol. its just really weird and im not use to it because thats not the way i am!!!! i was just wondering if anyone knew about how long it would take for me to start seeing weight changes in particular. my mom says im starting to "regulate" so is that good? how long will it take? please some one tell me i just need to lose ten pounds and ill be normal again...

[redheadaussie]

It's going to take at least 6 weeks for the medication to kick in. Then you need to have more blood tests to see if your levels have reduced. It can take months of adjusting your dose to get it right. Sorry, there is no good news in that!
The god thing is you will be better.
As previous poster says any movement is good, and I for one have been so hypo you could have believed I was in a coma. I lot a ton of weight by 'moving!' I was undiagnosed hypo for 15 years. So it's not just the meds that make you lose weight. That is just an old wives tale. Many Hyper thyroid patients GAIN weight and many hypo LOSE weight.
Be patient. Eat well, move your body and enjoy life!

[ellesan]

Hi, so sorry for all your frustration, my diagnosis was fast too, total surprise. I am a personal trainer and also lost 100 pounds myself, so I know the pain of being overweight!!

Honestly you are going to have to be patient for the weight to come off, there's no rule or guarantee...however you can do several things that help A LOT:

1. Nutrition--what are you eating? This is the #1 key and the thing that people tend to overlook and not want to pay attention to. The truth is that with thyroid problems you might have to watch your diet even more closely. Make sure you are getting in a lot of whole foods, fruits, veggies, lots of water, good protein and whole grains.

Some people with Hashi's (autoimmune disease) also have Gluten intolerance/Celiac disease--have you been tested for that?

2. Are you exercising? Exercise is so important for weight control, bone strength, heart and lung health and function, stress reduction, etc. The list of benefits of exercise is endless and is very important in thyroid health. You didn't mention fatigue/lack of energy, which is VERY common in hypothyroid, so it can be a challenge, however even adding a small walk everyday can make you feel better. Any movement is good!

Lastly, Mary Shomon (the people's thyroid guru) has a book, I believe, on eating/losing weight with thyroid issues.

Bottom line is that now you will have to invest more time taking care of your body, you will have to be dilligent and you can't live in the past of what you used to be. Take care of yourself and it will happen.

Sandra