Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Weight Gain When Taken Off Thyroid Medication?
I went through menopause without problems twenty years ago and have not had any symptoms except low thyroid. After twenty years, my doctor took me off thyroid medication. Since then, my weight seems to be raising in spite of jogging four miles and watching my diet. Should I go back on? Could I take synthethic synthroid as my insurance doesn't start until January?
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM.
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
WHAT thyroid does>:
What is does it , it gives you energy, how? by byrning your fat thats why when no thyroid is there you get dull,you brain gets slow,your intestine get slow, you get depressed,every thing gets slow so does the burning of fat as well..... if running four miles burnt a KG of your fat with thyroid now it burns half of it that's why you are gaining weight,,,,
Thyroid keeps your bowel moving low thyroid slows them thats why you gain weight....
Suggestion: there must be a reason your doc stopped it in my opinion first have a discussion with him and then you can go back to it .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health
Thank You for contacting HCM.
Welcome to Health Care Magic.
My name is Dr Muhammad Ahmad & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way.
WHAT thyroid does>:
What is does it , it gives you energy, how? by byrning your fat thats why when no thyroid is there you get dull,you brain gets slow,your intestine get slow, you get depressed,every thing gets slow so does the burning of fat as well..... if running four miles burnt a KG of your fat with thyroid now it burns half of it that's why you are gaining weight,,,,
Thyroid keeps your bowel moving low thyroid slows them thats why you gain weight....
Suggestion: there must be a reason your doc stopped it in my opinion first have a discussion with him and then you can go back to it .
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow
up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us.
Wishing you good health
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....