[mommywonka]

the nurse just called me and said that my blood work from yesterday showed my thyroid level of 21 when 5 is the maximum highest it should be...so I have to go back in tomorrow morning to start working towards getting this under control.

So I was like WOW there's an actual REASON for this unGODLY amount of weight I've gained in the past year!!!!!!!

I just started my phen today...she says they SHOULD let me stay on it along with the thyroid meds.

Anyone have this condition? What can you tell me about it?????? Should I be scared?

[justlynda]

I think you might mean "hypothyroidism" which is when the thyroid is under-active. "Hyperthyroidism" is when the thyroid is over-active. People with hyperthyroidism are usually pretty thin. People with hypothyroidism have the weight problems.

Now, I'm not trying to insult or be nit-picky (I saw the whole "college/collage" post and really don't want to go there). It's just that they really are two different things and getting info on one won't do you any good if you really have the other.

Anyway...back to your question. I'm in no way a medical expert and don't have the condition myself. But, a friend of mine has and I saw her go through the initial diagnosis, etc. The biggest challenge, for her at least, what figuring out the right dosage for her medication. It really was a trial-and-error sort of thing. Now that the doctor's have the dose at the right lever, she doesn't really have any problems. And if you didn't know she had it, you would never guess.

Maybe one of the nurse's can chime in with more details.

PS--to the medical personnel: if I'm wrong about the difference between hypo- and hyper-, please correct me.

[mommywonka]

you are probably right...i was confused as to wether she said hypo or hyper and I didn't know the difference!!!!

[craftymomma]

Yeah, it has to be hypo...I have it.

[gottadothis]

I have hypo and the hardest part is getting the right level of meds you need but once that is figured out it should be pretty smooth from there. So just make sure you going back monthly until you find the right level. It is okay to take the phen with most hypothyroid meds but I am sure the doc will let you know....

[bellamommy]

I have had Hypothyroidism for the last 7 years. As everyone before has said the biggest challenge is getting the dose right. As you loose or gain weight your dose will need to change as well. I have also had the Dr check my T-4 and T-3 levels. Usually they tend to just check the T-4 levels. I found it important to check both, because when both are not working correctly together it seems the dose doesn't quite fix the problem.
I have been on Phen now for about 2 weeks and I have not run into any trouble with my thyroid meds and the Phen. Although I am sure they will need to lower my thyroid meds soon.
One of the challenges with your thyroid meds is you need to take it for a month before the Dr. can check your levels and change your dosage. It's a bit maddening, but eventually they get it all squared away.
Also, be sure to tell them of any side effects you have! There are different types of thyroid meds and they can affect you different ways.
Anyway... please let me know if you have any extra questions and concerns and I am more than happy to relate my experiences! As long as you have a good Dr and you tell them everything you are going through it will be just fine! =0)

[sonomom]

Originally Posted by justlynda

I think you might mean "hypothyroidism" which is when the thyroid is under-active. "Hyperthyroidism" is when the thyroid is over-active. People with hyperthyroidism are usually pretty thin. People with hypothyroidism have the weight problems.

Now, I'm not trying to insult or be nit-picky (I saw the whole "college/collage" post and really don't want to go there). It's just that they really are two different things and getting info on one won't do you any good if you really have the other.

Anyway...back to your question. I'm in no way a medical expert and don't have the condition myself. But, a friend of mine has and I saw her go through the initial diagnosis, etc. The biggest challenge, for her at least, what figuring out the right dosage for her medication. It really was a trial-and-error sort of thing. Now that the doctor's have the dose at the right lever, she doesn't really have any problems. And if you didn't know she had it, you would never guess.

Maybe one of the nurse's can chime in with more details.

PS--to the medical personnel: if I'm wrong about the difference between hypo- and hyper-, please correct me.

i recently was diagnoised with hypothyroidism. anyone with such disorder. my doctor said it will help me lose weigh when thyroid starts working again. dr. also made me buy over the couter vitamin b-complex for metabolism support. i want to ask him about diet pills. how can i go about asking him. please help, i have been on the medicine for 3 wks. i excerise daily and watch what i eat dr. gave me 1300 calorie diet to follow. not 1 pound of weight lost yet.

[KariB]

I also have hypothyroidism. I had my thyroid removed 2 years ago and that's when all my weight gain started. My doctor had no problem putting me on phen along with my synthroid, he is actually uping my synthroid in 2 weeks. Good luck