Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Weight Loss

I have been losing weight gradually and consistently.  i recently did a blood test and my Doctor told me I had hypothyroid.  When asked if this could contribute to my weight loss, he said I should be gaining weight instead!  What seems to be happening?
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
362809 tn?1233506554
Whenever I am hypothyroid, I lose weight.  How is your appetite?  When I'm hypo, it is a struggle to eat and I have to make myself do it.  I was recently hypo in preparation for radioactive iodine treatment and I lost 20 pounds.  
Helpful - 0
454046 tn?1244565593
hi there,

hows your appetite? hypothyroidism can suppress your appetite which can sometimes lead to weight

x x x
Helpful - 0
393685 tn?1425812522
It is common in hypothyroidism to weight gain - but some do experience loss at times.

I wish I was in that catorgory :)

If you have your labs available we can see if the board has more additional thoughts?
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community

Top Thyroid Answerers
649848 tn?1534633700
FL
Avatar universal
MI
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.