Weight Loss, Weight Gain

[klassylady25]

I've asked several times if weight gain is an effect of thyroid disorder.  I've been told 'no' that eating to much is the problem.  I am on Levoxyl 125 mcg daily and have been for over 12years.  I was 160 and am now 235.  I do not want to gain more and since March have been on 1400 calorie - 50% Carb 30% Protien 20%fat diet.  .... I've lost 15 pounds........ and I exercise 35 minutes of cardio daily.   So what else can be done?

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Common symptoms and signs of under active thyroid: fatigue, weakness, weight gain, trouble losing weight, sensitive to cold, muscle aching and cramps, constipation, depression, memory loss, odd menstrual periods.

Candice
Oklahoma City

[klassylady25]

Last thyroid labs well within range and I'm not type 2 diabetic. I live with a type 1 diabetic so testing is not a problem. Though his insulin took him to a weight of 400 lbs.  Hubby had a gastric bypass and is now 200.  

Adrenal fatigue....... never heard of that.

All which I'm sure is costly and I am uninsured.

Thank you for your posts,
Candy

[utahmomma]

What are your last thyroid labs?   Many thyroid patients are also Type II diabetic - you should have an A1C and, perhaps, a glucose tolerance test too.

[ifupleze]

You should probably have your adrenals checked.  Adrenal fatigue has the same symptoms of thyroid disease including weight gain.  Have your DHEA and cortisol levels checked next time you have a blood test.