wight gain with correction of hyperthyroid a definite?

[KStarr07]

If someone has a hyperactive thyroid land and they get it corrected/taking medications and what not for it, does this mean that they will definltey gain weight since their metabolism will slow down significantly? And will this person be able to maintain their old ways of eating a lot, due to the disorder in the first place? As in, will they still not get full as easily as they had before because their metabolism was up so high?

[MJ13]

I was diagnosed with Graves about 1.5 yrs ago.  Had a lot of the hyper symptoms but not the weight loss.  I've had to fight my weight gain, especially after my TT.  

[skymax2000]

I didn't maintain my old way of eating as I'm not constantly hungry anymore. I also don't have issues with gaining weight but I also have to run after a one year old all day.

I think I would rather gain a few pounds than deal with hyperthyroid symptoms any day though.

[stella5349]

When you are diagnoised with a thyroid condition you have to realize your body will change. Whether you gain or lose. Your hormones will be going through many changes and weight differences should be your least worry. This person you are referring to needs to keep in mind that every functioning aspect of your body depends on your thyroid being balanced and if worried that a few pounds may decided if you are going to treat it properly =  you could become very ill.

[KStarr07]

thank you for your reply, it is not a primary concern, just a curiosity.
the person who i am referring to is very skinny as it is, and he eats a lot.. we were just curious if he would end up gaining a lot of weight because a lot of people who know how much he eats as it is, always told him he's going to gain a lot of weight one day. he does plan on getting it treated however, if that is what is wrong. we are not even sure that it is hyperthyroidism, but i happened upon it and did some research and i'm almost certain this is what he has, and it apparently runs in his family. so i'm pretty glad that i caught it early.

Anyways thanks for your replies.

[stella5349]

It is so thoughtful of you to research this for him. Great friends need that. Hyper-hypo thryoid symptoms can blend together. hyper usually means yes- weight loss and hypo - usually means weigh gain - but that is not always the case. They can switch off too.

One thing for sure - your friends metobolism and hormones will change if there becomes a thyroid issue present - and if worsened - many organs and other diseases can be threatened.

I hope he gets a blood check - it may help alot.