The Hypothyroid Weight Loss Struggle

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


Here are vital recommendations for people struggling with hypothyroid weight loss issues that have refused to go away. The results are tremendous.

As you know, one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism is weight gain, and, if your thyroid is running at half speed, how can you lose weight?

Common suggestions for such a condition have been diet and exercise. This is a treatment dimension that will be discussed in another platform. It is recommended that you get proper treatment though this is not easy.

The choice of the physician to handle your thyroid treatment is crucial in finding a solution. The issue then becomes how to get the best physician. You are required to be armed with appropriate questions. The questions include.

How often will you test my thyroid if I need medication?

The tests are monthly before treatment.

What choices do I have regarding treatment if I am diagnosed with hypothyroidism?

You should have more than one option when it comes to drugs.

What are the different manifestations of thyroid complications?

Hypothyroidism manifests in two ways, primary and Hashimoto's hypothyroidism.

Will you run an antibody test on my thyroid?

Patients with Hashimoto's must be tested unlike primary variety.

Is testing for immunity necessary?

If you have Hashimoto's you NEED immune support.

Do certain food varieties make the condition better or worse?

Diet is vital for persons pursuing hypothyroid weight loss.

Once you think you have the best doctor, the experiment begins. It's an experiment because your biochemistry is different from others. Therefore, your body can react differently to the same medication and dosage compared to someone else.

Traditionally, the response of patients indicated whether treatment was effective. State-of-the-art technology has brought in testing kits. The evidence is however not conclusive and requires confirmation from patient reaction. One must therefore be fully aware of how the body is responding.

There are other indicators that precede hypothyroid weight loss. The kind of treatment you are receiving determines how your body responds. Observe these signs instead of concentrating on reading the scale.

List all symptoms that were bothering you before treatment and make note of them and grade them. Then, during treatment, grade your symptoms and determine if you're getting better.

It is unrealistic to expect drastic changes in the body within the first week of treatment. They begin to be felt after several weeks. The doctor must be notified if no changes are witnessed. A doctor who listens to your testimony is the best. If he does not, it is advisable to change.

Hypothyroidism and weight are closely tied and so focusing on changing figures on the scale is not necessary. Failure to see change despite exercise and diet will only lead to frustration.

Your hypothyroid weight loss struggles and other symptoms will improve with the right treatment. However, your other symptoms will improve first, so focus on them to determine if you have the right treatment.




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