Hyperthyroid Weight Gain

i'm 26 years , 150 cm and 38 kg. i diagnosed to have hypothyroidism with TSH 6.72 and Anti Thyroid Antibody 6.25 and FSH 6.3 . if i have hypothyroidism so what is about my weight? it supposed i gain weight not loosing it. this is just confusing. please help me by this issue and advise me how to gain weight under this situation, by medicine or food. pleeeaaase thanks

I have hyperthyroidism and I had 3 bottles of thyronorm 50 mcg prescribed by my doctor. I have gained 7kg in 1year. Now my weight is 57kg. Before that I had 50 kg weight for 5 years constantly. Thyronorm 50 mcg is for hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism? ## It can actually be used to treat both and weight gain is a normal symptom of these medical conditions, according to the NIH. The medication side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and hair loss. Are you on any other medications? Is this your only diagnosed medical condition? ## i am suffering from hypothyroidism , due to which i have gained 10 kgs my TSH level is 50.10 , So the doctor has prescribed thyronorm 50mgc will this help me in losing weight , and bring the TSH level normal . my ...

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i found out in june of 2015 i am hyperthyroidism and have graves disease. i was eatting 6100 cals per day and still loosing weight. had my dose of iodine 131 and am now on levothyroxin 50mcg per day. i am 6' 1" and was down 132lbs! not good. this weight was prior to my treatment and medication. i really want to kno if i can expect to get back to my ideal body weight for my height and frame which should be between 197-201 lbs. i lift weights regularly and still eat 4to 5 meals a day along with a protein supplement. can or will i be able to get back to where shoul be? ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Weight loss is a normal symptoms of Grave's Disease, but as the situation is rectified, you should gain some back, but it may take time. How long have you been on the Levothyroxine? ...

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I have been on Levothyroxine (100mcg) for over a year and half. Recently my doctor had me tested to see where my thyriod level was. Aparently I tested a little hyperthyroid (although I didn't notice any symptoms) so she reduced the dosage to 75mcg. That was about 5 weeks ago. Since then I have been gaining weight and struggling to have energy to workout, although I'm forcing myself to keep my same workout routine. I didn't have to force myself before. Has anyone experienced this? I'm supposed to get tested again after being on the 75mcg for 8 weeks. Is the 25mcg difference that big a difference? I ## Yes, it can make a big difference. Your body was used to the prior dosage and you suddenly switched to a lower one, so basically your are experiencing some mild withdrawal s...

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iS THIS A THYROID PILL AND DOES ITCAUSE WEIGHT GAIN? DOES IT MAKE YOU NOT ABLE TO SLEEP AT NIGHT? ## To answer your first question, yes, this is a thyroid medication. And because this medication speeds up an under active thyroid, "weight loss" is generally what one would experience as a result. As far as side effects go, dosing must be carefully controlled to achieve TSH levels within the normal reference range. Long-term suppression of TSH values below normal values will frequently cause cardiac side-effects and contribute to decreases in bone mineral density (high TSH levels are also well known to contribute to osteoporosis). Patients prescribed too high a dose of levothyroxine may experience effects that mimic hyperthyroidism; which can definitely cause someone to stay awake ...

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general info ## I have just been prescribed a 10mg dse daily of tapozole. Just wondering what peoples experiences are on tha drug ## ## My doc put me on 20mg of tapazole per day i only took it for 2 months now my levels dropped so low,and i gained 10pound in one week.my doc called me, to stop taking it, Is this normal for hyperthyroid levels to drop so low in this short time?.And will i lose the weight.don't understand how it all works.Anyone out there had the same happen to them. ## what are the effects of taking Tapozole for many years? ## what are the effects of being on TAPOLOZE FOR YEARS?

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I have been on methimazole for approx. 4 yrs after being diagnosed w/ graves disease in 2011. My doc wanted me to take nuclear medicine, but i'm avoiding that as I don't want the "pop eyes" etc, along with it. I am on 15 mgs of methimazole down from 20 mgs 2 months ago. For 4 yrs I have gone from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid; back & forth & back & forth; major weight gain- from 120 lbs to 170lbs in 4yrs- cannot seem to lose the weight. Help!!! ## Hello, Judi! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, skin rash, itching, hair loss, loss of taste and dizziness. Weight gain is not a listed side effect of this medicatio...

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FOR WHAT DISEASE BETACAP TR 40 MEDICIAN USE ## for what disease is betacap tr 40 used ## Betacaps contains the steroid Betamethasone, it is used for both its anti-inflammatory properties, to treat conditions such as arthritis and swelling and its immunosuppressant properties to treat conditions such as allergic reactions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and weight gain. You can read more here: Did you have any other questions? ## whether CIPLAR LA 40 is similar as BETACAP tr 40 and mutually replaceable? ## my mother is 50 year she is suffer from hyperthyroidisum .graves disease .her eye become more inflam and pinfull last 1year.one doctor recomond betacap TR 40 for 2-3 month.is this any side effect of this medicin because it is sterid.how long she will cont...

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