Do I pursue

[Regalhank]

Can't get anyone to believe me:  quit smoking two years ago just about when hitting menopause stride.  Bad timing.  All was well for several months but then, quite literally, within a span of three weeks gained 20 pounds.  No exaggeration.  However, I was NOT eating any more and I don't drive so I walk constantly plus workout at the gym three times a week.  It is NOT from lack of exercise.  Gained weight all over--including face and feet in addition to my body.  Went from a size 2 and 4 to a size 8 rapidly.  One year ago nodes discovered on thyroid; biopsied but were benign.  Just had a yearly update scan and all was well.  Blood tests put me firmly in "normal" range for thyroid yet I have now gained ten additional pounds.  Eat only sparingly; low fat.  Have been to a reputable endocrinologist who says she can't do anything cause everything reads "normal".  How can I keep gaining weight without any input (literally) on my part?  Do I push for a second endocrinoloigst?

[ChitChatNine]

I know about the joints. I am suffering from a severe tibial tendonits/ankle arthritis ... very bad with the wt gain.....if you don't think it is thyroid you can check out our weight loss forums?

Just an idea but we'd love for you to stick arond here, too and keep us posted...

Here is one
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/80

and another
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/show/45

[Regalhank]

Oh, yeah, I fully accept that reality but what bothers me is I keep gaining for no reason--I mean how long can that go on?  I really can't eat less nor can I exercise or walk any more than I do.  Doctors say "well, you're not fat".  No, not at the moment but I was 98 pounds two years ago.  This is quite uncomfortable on my arthritic bones.

[ChitChatNine]

Not to be personal but could it be meopause age?  I gained just like you a whopping 25lbs for no reason at all .. had nodules dx'd and removed and now on synthroid at exact same weight .. mine was all of a sudden from a 14/16 to size 16/18 1X .. YIKES .. I'm kind of used to it now and accepted it .. in my case it was from getting a bit older ..

Cheryl