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How To Reduce Weight Post Thyroidectomy?
Question: I had a thyroidectomy three years ago. I cannot loose weight. I am on 88mg of synthroid . is there any other replacement drug I can take so I don't gain more weight? I was hyper before surgery now I think I am hypo maybe need to increase my doses
Brief Answer:
Thyroxine substitute
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. Hypothyroidism does make one to put on few kilos ( usually 2-3 kilos) of weight. What is your latest TSH result?
Synthroid is Levothyroxine and the substitute is Armour thyroid. However, it is least preferred by most of the endocrinologists as it is of animal origin. Thyroid hormone analogues are other group of medicines which are still in development.
In your case, there could be other causes of weight gain apart from thyroid issues. May I know your weight and height ?
Regards
Binu
Thyroxine substitute
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern. Hypothyroidism does make one to put on few kilos ( usually 2-3 kilos) of weight. What is your latest TSH result?
Synthroid is Levothyroxine and the substitute is Armour thyroid. However, it is least preferred by most of the endocrinologists as it is of animal origin. Thyroid hormone analogues are other group of medicines which are still in development.
In your case, there could be other causes of weight gain apart from thyroid issues. May I know your weight and height ?
Regards
Binu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
my height is 5'2 and I now weigh 148 pounds. NEVER BEEN HEAVY IN MY LIFE
do not know figures but dr says my level is still a little high but he did not want to change dosage. when I come back from vacation I will call him again as we are just trying the reg synthroid now for six weeks. my concern more is bloating it is painful and ugly. my stomach stretches out like I am pregnant. WHAT CAN I TAKE FOR THAT other than gas ex . thank you
do not know figures but dr says my level is still a little high but he did not want to change dosage. when I come back from vacation I will call him again as we are just trying the reg synthroid now for six weeks. my concern more is bloating it is painful and ugly. my stomach stretches out like I am pregnant. WHAT CAN I TAKE FOR THAT other than gas ex . thank you
Brief Answer:
Cause of Gas formation
Detailed Answer:
Okay.
Optimizing the sYNTHROID dose is essential. That will alleviate gas problem to an extent. We need to find out why you are developing so much bloating. You may need to try a diet free of gluten and diary products for a period of 2 weeks and observe if that makes a difference. Hypothyroidism is mostly an auto immune disease and people with Hypothyroidism could also develop Celiac disease because that is also an auto immune disease. Celiac disease can cause gas formation. Lactose intolerance in adults is another cause of gas formation. That is the reason I mentioned about Gluten and Diary products free diet for 2 weeks.
Otherwise you should try to take tablets containing SIMETHICONE ( MOXAL PLUS Chewable tablets) which helps to reduce gas
Cause of Gas formation
Detailed Answer:
Okay.
Optimizing the sYNTHROID dose is essential. That will alleviate gas problem to an extent. We need to find out why you are developing so much bloating. You may need to try a diet free of gluten and diary products for a period of 2 weeks and observe if that makes a difference. Hypothyroidism is mostly an auto immune disease and people with Hypothyroidism could also develop Celiac disease because that is also an auto immune disease. Celiac disease can cause gas formation. Lactose intolerance in adults is another cause of gas formation. That is the reason I mentioned about Gluten and Diary products free diet for 2 weeks.
Otherwise you should try to take tablets containing SIMETHICONE ( MOXAL PLUS Chewable tablets) which helps to reduce gas
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you not sure you understand my situation. I had my thyroid REMOVED due to a large tumor and poor function and serious HYPERTHYROIDISM. I have no thyroid.
I will be seeing my endo dr in the near future. will discuss it with him
thank
no need to answer further.
I will be seeing my endo dr in the near future. will discuss it with him
thank
no need to answer further.
Brief Answer:
Hypo following surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Got your point. You had thyroidectomy for a Toxic goiter and hence developed Hypothyroidism. When you developed Hypothyroidism after the surgery, your metabolism would have slowed down which cause weight gain and bloating etc.
I can not close the answer unless i reply. Hence replied. Wish you a speedy recovery
Regards
Hypo following surgery
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. Got your point. You had thyroidectomy for a Toxic goiter and hence developed Hypothyroidism. When you developed Hypothyroidism after the surgery, your metabolism would have slowed down which cause weight gain and bloating etc.
I can not close the answer unless i reply. Hence replied. Wish you a speedy recovery
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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