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Thyroid problems answers please
gained a lot of weight due to thyroid disease.
I have 2 sisters with hypothyroidism and one with hyperthyroidism. she gotten graves disease . she is starting to gain weight . she had this for over 10 years now. she went through the radioactive iodine and it did not work. she did not want the thyroid removed because of the singing she enjoys. what can she do to loose weight.will the graves disease get worse? it is starting to effect her eyes some. she does not have insurance so I don't even know if she is buying her meds. my other two sisters have hypothyroidism they both had their thyroid removed. they both take medication. now I am Bipolar and I take lithium and for a lot of years .I been told I can have thyroid problems because of it. I have had it checked every year until 2 years ago when we started having money problems and was forced to file bankruptcy. I take all my meds.
but I am truly afraid of having thyroid problems .
how can I avoid it and what all can my sisters do to keep their weight down ?
I have 2 sisters with hypothyroidism and one with hyperthyroidism. she gotten graves disease . she is starting to gain weight . she had this for over 10 years now. she went through the radioactive iodine and it did not work. she did not want the thyroid removed because of the singing she enjoys. what can she do to loose weight.will the graves disease get worse? it is starting to effect her eyes some. she does not have insurance so I don't even know if she is buying her meds. my other two sisters have hypothyroidism they both had their thyroid removed. they both take medication. now I am Bipolar and I take lithium and for a lot of years .I been told I can have thyroid problems because of it. I have had it checked every year until 2 years ago when we started having money problems and was forced to file bankruptcy. I take all my meds.
but I am truly afraid of having thyroid problems .
how can I avoid it and what all can my sisters do to keep their weight down ?
thank you so much for the information. it is greatly appreciated ! I love this forum , I sure get a lot out of it. there are many people who care !!!
I am going to see my psychiatrist in a week . I am going to ask him to do a major testing on Thyroid . the T3 and the other things mentioned by Tschock. I also had no idea that a person can switch back and forth Hyper and Hypothyroidism ! my three sisters , I will talk to them to see if they know any of this information. I am really afraid ,I don't have it yet. but with being Bipolar and taking Lithium for many years. also family history of thyroid problems I don't know what to think. Dr.Anitha thank you once more.
I am going to see my psychiatrist in a week . I am going to ask him to do a major testing on Thyroid . the T3 and the other things mentioned by Tschock. I also had no idea that a person can switch back and forth Hyper and Hypothyroidism ! my three sisters , I will talk to them to see if they know any of this information. I am really afraid ,I don't have it yet. but with being Bipolar and taking Lithium for many years. also family history of thyroid problems I don't know what to think. Dr.Anitha thank you once more.
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Hello and hope you are doing well.
If diagnosed with a thyroid disorder you have to take your medications regularly. The thyroid status can fluctuate from hyper to hypothyroidism; you could repeat your thyroid profile to know the current status of your thyroid gland. You have to ensure to take your medications regularly and you have to monitor the levels of your thyroid status at least once in three months.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
If diagnosed with a thyroid disorder you have to take your medications regularly. The thyroid status can fluctuate from hyper to hypothyroidism; you could repeat your thyroid profile to know the current status of your thyroid gland. You have to ensure to take your medications regularly and you have to monitor the levels of your thyroid status at least once in three months.
Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
thank you for all of your help. it is much appreciated. I will follow up on your advice. again thank you so much !oxooxoxooxoxxo
Sorry to hear about your family's struggles. We have both thyroid problems in our family too.
For the one with hypo... Keeping your meds level, drinking lots of water, eating a balanced mediteranian style diet and avoiding alcohol and late eating, and also staying active are the only things that seem to work for most.
Make sure you're not undertreated. Some endocrinologists believe that patients do not feel well and can't lose weight unless TSH is in the low-normal range.
Ask your doctor if you need T3. Research has found that many hypothyroid people fare better when they add T3, a second thyroid hormone, to the typical treatment of levothyroxine (i.e., Synthroid or Levoxyl.)
Make sure you're not sabotaging your thyroid drug treatment. Doctors have found that taking calcium supplements or calcium-fortified orange juice, vitamins with iron, and antacids may interfere with thyroid drug absorption. Take these supplements at least 3 hours apart from thyroid hormone.
Consider taking your calorie requirements for the day and breaking them into smaller, 250-calorie mini-meals. Frequent smaller meals can help balance blood sugar, prevent fat storage, and help you feel less hungry in general.
Consider a low-glycemic and/or low-carbohydrate diet. This means you limit the amount of starches - such as bread, pasta and rice - that you eat, and eliminate refined sugars.
Eat a diet of low-fat protein and complex carbohydrates like vegetables.
Ask your doctor if you need an antidepressant. Some hypothyroid people find their weight loss efforts are more effective when they're on a prescription antidepressant therapy.
Exercise 30 minutes a day. You don't have to run marathons, or become a fanatic. Even brisk walking in 3 10-minute segments a day will raise metabolism and help you burn more calories.
For the one with Graves:
Complications related to thyroid hormone replacement
If too little hormone is given, fatigue, weight gain, high cholesterol, depression, physical sluggishness, and other symptoms of hypothyroidism can occur
If too much hormone is given, symptoms of hyperthyroidism will return.
So it's important to take your medications, and the right dosages.
As for you my dear, you can't escape it or hide from it. There is no way to prevent it. Make sure to get lots of exercise, and keep on a healthy diet...cut down on salt if you haven't already. Avoid or cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
I know you said you are having difficulties, but you need to be tested again soon.
I wish you all the best.
For the one with hypo... Keeping your meds level, drinking lots of water, eating a balanced mediteranian style diet and avoiding alcohol and late eating, and also staying active are the only things that seem to work for most.
Make sure you're not undertreated. Some endocrinologists believe that patients do not feel well and can't lose weight unless TSH is in the low-normal range.
Ask your doctor if you need T3. Research has found that many hypothyroid people fare better when they add T3, a second thyroid hormone, to the typical treatment of levothyroxine (i.e., Synthroid or Levoxyl.)
Make sure you're not sabotaging your thyroid drug treatment. Doctors have found that taking calcium supplements or calcium-fortified orange juice, vitamins with iron, and antacids may interfere with thyroid drug absorption. Take these supplements at least 3 hours apart from thyroid hormone.
Consider taking your calorie requirements for the day and breaking them into smaller, 250-calorie mini-meals. Frequent smaller meals can help balance blood sugar, prevent fat storage, and help you feel less hungry in general.
Consider a low-glycemic and/or low-carbohydrate diet. This means you limit the amount of starches - such as bread, pasta and rice - that you eat, and eliminate refined sugars.
Eat a diet of low-fat protein and complex carbohydrates like vegetables.
Ask your doctor if you need an antidepressant. Some hypothyroid people find their weight loss efforts are more effective when they're on a prescription antidepressant therapy.
Exercise 30 minutes a day. You don't have to run marathons, or become a fanatic. Even brisk walking in 3 10-minute segments a day will raise metabolism and help you burn more calories.
For the one with Graves:
Complications related to thyroid hormone replacement
If too little hormone is given, fatigue, weight gain, high cholesterol, depression, physical sluggishness, and other symptoms of hypothyroidism can occur
If too much hormone is given, symptoms of hyperthyroidism will return.
So it's important to take your medications, and the right dosages.
As for you my dear, you can't escape it or hide from it. There is no way to prevent it. Make sure to get lots of exercise, and keep on a healthy diet...cut down on salt if you haven't already. Avoid or cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
I know you said you are having difficulties, but you need to be tested again soon.
I wish you all the best.
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