hyperthyroidism

[KARIN911]

Sorry if this was ask before, just arrived at this forum, I'm diagnosed with hyperthyroidism the doctor put me on Mercazole 1 twice a day.  My problem is that I can't seem to lose weight, and I'm terrified if I use this medicine I will gain more weight I'm already 20kg's overweight? what must I do? if I look at how sick this thing can make u...... I'm very tired all the time and very moody, can't sleep at night, hair thinning, soar muscles, getting very quikly cold but also can't take extreme heat.  Anybody out there whose been on this road?

[KARIN911]

My problem is that I did not start to take the medicine as I'm too scared to put on more weight.  As I understand when u start to take the medicine you put on weight, and more woun't do me any good.  I do cut back on calories and walk everyday for 5km everyday.  My biggest problem do I take the medisine .. if I don't will my condition get worst? any answers on that?

[LovingMs1028]

I was diagnosed with Graves Disease 2 months ago, I was experiencing terrifying rapid heart palpitations, night sweats, mood swings, also some weight loss which I was extremely happy about. Ive always been the type to watch my weight an I never like to get over a certain weight but since Ive been taking this Methamizole I have gained 10pds and Im also scared that I  may gain more which is dreadful to me, I want to fight this thyroid condition so I cant stop taking the meds, Im currently trying to start a vegetarian lifestyle and kickboxing, zumba, or yoga at least 4x a week, I went to a weight loss doctor and got some phentermine but my doctor advised me not to take those. Hopefully cutting calories and exercising will stop the weight from packing on!

[jill73cats]

I have tested hyper for the last 2 months. Tsh 0.00. Free t3 t4 elevated. Labs were borderline before that. I have been yo yoing weight for last few years. Also 41 now so hormones prob all crazy.  It's hard to lose weight with extreme hunger and fatigue   Sometimes I wake up hungry and have to eat. Not to mention insomnia due to feeling wired and anxious.  Not sleeping is known to cause wt gain. I wonder if it depends on how hyper  of course everybody is different. I know I haven't been as active as I was due to fatigue and sob/ tachycardia.  It's nice to know your not just crazy

[KARIN911]

Thanks Doc for the answer, my problem is that I did not start taking the medicine, so it is not from the medicine that I'm gaining weight, I'm too scared to gain more weight.  As I can understand from reading forums with hyper you are suppose to lose weight like Jenny and not gaining.  If I do take the medicine will my weight gain be more extreme?, or will the medicine balance something out?  I do look after my calories intake, sorry for all these questions but I'm totally confuse of what to do.  If I don't take the medicine, can my condition worse to that of cancer later on? I've got hart problems as well as this is running in the family so gaining weight is not going me ANY good.  WHAT NOW?
Jenny sorry to hear from your problems it is so difficult how our bodies are doing total different things I really hope yours will get better.
Dancingal I hope someone can give us the answer's to this madness

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

Mercazole is a common thyroid-blocking medication for hyperthyroidism.
It will need to be adjusted to keep levels normal - so close followup (usually every 4-12 weeks) is important.
Weight gain occurs in some patients with hyperthyroidism, particularly as we bring the levels back to the normal range -- careful attention to calorie intake is very important.

[jennie650]

I too just recently been diagnosed with Hyper not sure yet, as i am waiting for my RAI uptake scan..
I have all the same symptoms as you guys, but I lost weight....as much as I eat i keep losing it...no matter what...I don't want to lose weight so much as i am thin already...I've tried to gain, but no luck :((
I'm on propranolol beta blockers, but i wanted to stop as i don't want to depend on it,,but if i stop, i get prehypertension, and shaky or tremors...it's crazy but have to deal with it...am not sure yet if i have graves or hashi ...I hope god will help us on this...good day to guys and hope we get to feeling better and normal..again!!!

[DANCINGAL]

I have also just been diagnosed with HYPERTHYROID.  I have all the same symptoms as you.  My hair is thinning so badly, no sleep and the weight gain!!  HYPERS are supposed to lose weight, ha ha.  If anyone answers you, I would love to hear it.