How much does your thyroid play on being overweight?

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I take thyroid medicine and it seems that when I started taking thyroid medicine years ago I started putting on weight. Now I am quite a bit overweight. Nothing seems to help. My thyroid has never been regulated right. Doctors just don't seem to pay much attention when I bring this up.
Find another doctor and insist.

I'm severely hypothyroid. Without meds my TSH is 128 (normal is 4-10'ish). I still lost 198 lbs in 11 months on the Kimkins diet, which is low calorie low carb. Another member, Lynda, lost 213 lbs in 10 months (see her story below).

If you have insurance ask for a referral to an endocrinologist. It's not just about body weight, your thyroid regulates every single organ in your body, including your heart and liver (cholesterol).  (+ info)

what is the average price of lingual braces?

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I am interested in learning the average price of lingual braces. How long has this option been available?
You can easily check your minimal health care rates in internet, for example here - healthquotes.awardspace.info  (+ info)

How Often should you get your thyroid checked?

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I had my thyroid checked about 6 months ago and the dr's found nothing wrong with it. I have panic attacks and get really bad anxiety attacks and jst worry about pretty much eveything. So I was just wondering if I needed to get my Thyroid checked again or am I just over worrying?? Thank you!
First ask for the results. Different labs have different ranges they consider normal. If there is no other symptoms besides anxiety, once a year at most.

I had thyroid cancer and have my thyroid hormone levels checked every 4 months.

Anxiety attacks can happen for a variety of reasons and many times no reason is found. It can be treated. You just need to find the right treatment.  (+ info)

How fast should thyroid medication work?

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I have recently had my thyroid medication upped. She said I could tell a difference in 6 weeks. I believe its a whole lot sooner. Any opinions on this?
about 3-4 weeks.  (+ info)

How much blood is taken for a thyroid blood test?

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I have to get a blood test to check my thyroid, I think it's a full thyroid panel or something like that. I want to know if it is a lot of blood/many tubes of blood. I tend to pass out if it's a lot of blood, so I want to know. Thanks.
Probably two small tubes but it's no big deal. I have had blood taken for thyroid tests for many years, and many more tests for other matters. Try looking at something else and concentrating on that and it will be over in one minute or less.  (+ info)

What does a surgery to remove the thyroid consists of, recovery time, is it an outpatient procedure?

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I noticed a pea sized nodule on my throat, thyroid. I have had an ultrsound and needle biopsy. The biopsy showed abnormal cells so I am going to have surgery to remove the thyroid. What takes place in this surgery? Don't know what to expect!! Kinda scared too!
I had my thyroid removed 3 weeks ago. I only just went back to work today. ( and im not a sook:)) I went in at 7am, and was in the recoverry room by 1.30pm, and was sent to my ward by 3pm. I woke to a huge sore throat and neck,and could not move very much at all. My voice is still husky, as they move your vocals cords around a bit. and I stayed in hospital for nearly 3 days so they could keep and eye on my calcium levels, as your calcium ducts are behind your thyroid gland. I did have nerve damage to the right hand side of my neck, but it is healing slowly,and I am the only one that hates my scar (either that or everyone is just being nice to me lol) The scar is only about 2 inches wide on me, and i coldnt bring myself to look at it for a few days. You will be able to move your head and drive after a few days, but do find yourself a compfy pillow as sleeping was highly uncomfortable as you dont realise how much you need to use your neck muscles in every day life. All I can suggest is ask people that have had it done. Good luck and I hope this has helped. :) Oh and I forgot to say that I am only 29 years old, so all of this CAN happen at any time of your life too.  (+ info)

Is it possible to control an underactive thyroid through diet and exersisie alone?

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I don't want to go to the doctor but my thyroid is not working real well. Just curious if it could be controlled with out medication? I heard that iodine and selenium were both good for your thyroid. Want to know if that is true? I've never been on the medication for it and i'd prefer not to start if I can help it.
Not usually. A rare few might be able to be helped with iodine if it was an iodine deficiency that caused the thyroid condition and it was caught early. However, most will need thyroid medication. If your body does not priduce thyroid hormone, it will continue to cause symptoms until you cannot stand it any longer. It can even cause heart problems if left untreated, as hypothyroidism causes elevated cholesterol levels. If you want a natural approach, you could try Armour or Nature-throid.  (+ info)

What are the most common treatment methods for thyroid problems?

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My docotor is testing my blood for thyroid problems, and I would like to know what treatments they may suggest if I do have any problems. Also, what are the possible issues with my thyroid that they may be checking for? Signs and symptoms? Not sure if this makes a difference, but I am a 22 yr old female - two children/c-section.
FIRST THING~ If your doctor won't listen to YOU, get a new one! YOU KNOW when your body is good & when it's not! I refuse to listen to someone who won't listen to me...because they think they know it all since they "went to school for the degree". Well, they didn't go to school & study MY BODY! So, get a new doc, and don't feel bad about it. What if something bad happened to you? Would you hesitate to let that doc know at that point? DON"T LET IT GET THERE!
I have given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems.
Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms since you seemed to be interested:
I have low thyroid. I've had it for 10 years. I got it after I had my second child at about the age of 25. If you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
My signs are: messy house, no desire to do anything...go anywhere, spend time with my kids or my guy, sleep a lot, hard to keep my eyes open at times, HUGE weight gain that over the past years have not found an easy way to take off...so I give up a lot, I have terribly dry hair & don't wash it a lot so it stays strong, I have bumps on my face...not like pimples, but I think it's from dry skin, and perhaps some others that I can't remember at this time...that's another symptom--forgetfullness.
Here are the "GENERAL" signs for most people: fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!  (+ info)

How to fix hypothyroidism after thyroid being removed via surgery?

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A friend of mine have part of her thyroid being removed several years ago (not sure exactly why), and logically she's having hypothyroidism problem currently, although the doctor gave her medicine to meet the requirement.
Anyone know how to fix this problem?
Thanks.
Oh yes, she's been having bad mood and seems to forget simple things.
She is also gaining weight, but unfortunately no none seem to be able to stop her from consuming hi-fat/cholesterol food.
Is this common in such problem?
There is no way to fix the problem. She will be on a thyroid medication for the rest of her life. After you start synthroid it will take about 6 weeks for the medication to start really kicking in. I bet the reason she had part of her thyroid removed was due to hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). Now that she doesn't have all of her thyroid it has become underactive. They do the procedure because it is much easier to treat hypothyroidism tan to treat hyperthroidism. I hope this helps. She just needs to take her medication at the same time every day and in a matter of a few weeks she will likely be okay. Tell her to take care of herself to. Eat right and exercise.  (+ info)

If my mother had an overactive thyroid am I likely to inherit it?

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Her thyroid became over active in her twenties and I am still mid-teens. How likely is it that I will inherit this disorder?
Both of the above answers are good, i myself am a hypo sufferer and so is my mom and both of my grandmothers maternal and paternal. My father is hyper so needless to say thyroid problems are rampant in my family.Mine started acting up in my early twenties but my little sister and brother don't have any problems yet.  (+ info)

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