wieght gain and energy levels

[mimmox]

I had a thyroidectomy a 2 years ago and i suffer from graves disease. I have noticed a significant change in my body including tiredness, lack of concerntration, lack of motivation, deterioration in skin elasticity and infrequent menstral cycles. my levels have always been fine and i take 150mg of thryroxine daily. I feel too tired to live a normal full life and do not have the energy to work out to loss the wieght. And solutions for me?

[mimmox]

i'm gonna try it thanks. doctors think i'm just vain when i raise the issue of weight gain but i am seriously worried about becoming diabetic.
thanks for your ideas

[Smilerdeb]

Ooops ..and forgot ...2 vit C a day too

[Smilerdeb]

Never heard of it Stella...( Fatigued to Fantastic by Enzymatic) although open to discussion about it.
Is it available here in Oz?
Ive been on:
Calcium/D
Cranberry Capsule
Mega B Plus.

'Ive noticed a big difference since Ive been on these.

[stella5349]

I agree with the above entirely.

Also to add that after a thyroid gland is ablated or removed - Many find the need to increase supplementation of Vitamins and Minerals.

You may find some relief with looking into these supplements

Vit B complex
Vit D-3
Vit C - at least 2000mgs
zinc - copper - magnesium
selenium

I found increase in supplement was key along with getting on a aT4/T3 combo medication ( Armour)

I too had Graves in 2003 - Rai ablation in 2004- and miserable symptoms of hypothyroid for years after until I switched meds in 2007. I went on a supplement package recently with great results. Fatigued to Fantastic by Enzymatic is what I am staying on for supplementation. I hate taking multiple pills and this is a Vit/Mineral drink I tolerate alot more.

[chel 81]

I definitely don't have all the answers to this as I'm in an ongoing struggle myself to get back my life and health but a lot of people who don't do well on T4 drugs alone (thyroxin) have major improvements when adding a T3 drug like Cytomel or Armour. I have problems using any synthetics so use Armour only (tried synthetics and have had major complications). Unfortunately a lot of doctors are given bad information that you don't need T3 drugs or that Armour is bad so if you come across that find a new doctor who will allow you to try it. Every person is different and if you can't even try something how will you ever know. There are a lot of hidden dangers to uncontrolled thyroid disease including heart disease, diabetes, etc & based on your symptoms it appears you're undertreated. Hope this information helps.
Chel