Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Hi Pam- I couldn't access anything but the abstract so I can't interpret the article for you. But in summary, it suggests that T3 is responsible for fat metabolism changes by modulating gene expression. Surprisingly, they suggested a possible link between insulin resistance and thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) rather than hypothyroidism. Maybe insulin resistance happens as a consequence of thyrotoxicosis? I don't know but it's very interesting. You can be tested for insulin resistance by a fasting insulin level bloodtest. Normal ranges are from 5-30 MCU/ml. Many endos, however, will start treating if the patient is over 15 and some when the patient is over 10. Very often, insulin resistant patients that have tried everything and can't lose weight, can lose weight once they're treated. They still have to watch what they eat but it's not the constant struggle without results that it was before. Unfortunately, there are many endos that will not treat insulin resistance which is unfortunate because it can progress to diabetes. Generally, they can treat insulin resistance with Glucophage or or one of the other diabetic (insulin resistance is not diabetes but it's thought to be a precursor) insulin-sensitizing drugs. There are probably other things that work too that I don't know about. Take care, > I got off track this evening and now I find this article. > Does it say we have trouble with weight because of insulin resistance ? > And if so, what is the answer to fight this little devil? > http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/87/2/630 > > Nite, Nite > > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Hi Pam- I couldn't access anything but the abstract so I can't interpret the article for you. But in summary, it suggests that T3 is responsible for fat metabolism changes by modulating gene expression. Surprisingly, they suggested a possible link between insulin resistance and thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) rather than hypothyroidism. Maybe insulin resistance happens as a consequence of thyrotoxicosis? I don't know but it's very interesting. You can be tested for insulin resistance by a fasting insulin level bloodtest. Normal ranges are from 5-30 MCU/ml. Many endos, however, will start treating if the patient is over 15 and some when the patient is over 10. Very often, insulin resistant patients that have tried everything and can't lose weight, can lose weight once they're treated. They still have to watch what they eat but it's not the constant struggle without results that it was before. Unfortunately, there are many endos that will not treat insulin resistance which is unfortunate because it can progress to diabetes. Generally, they can treat insulin resistance with Glucophage or or one of the other diabetic (insulin resistance is not diabetes but it's thought to be a precursor) insulin-sensitizing drugs. There are probably other things that work too that I don't know about. Take care, > I got off track this evening and now I find this article. > Does it say we have trouble with weight because of insulin resistance ? > And if so, what is the answer to fight this little devil? > http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/87/2/630 > > Nite, Nite > > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Hi Pam- I couldn't access anything but the abstract so I can't interpret the article for you. But in summary, it suggests that T3 is responsible for fat metabolism changes by modulating gene expression. Surprisingly, they suggested a possible link between insulin resistance and thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) rather than hypothyroidism. Maybe insulin resistance happens as a consequence of thyrotoxicosis? I don't know but it's very interesting. You can be tested for insulin resistance by a fasting insulin level bloodtest. Normal ranges are from 5-30 MCU/ml. Many endos, however, will start treating if the patient is over 15 and some when the patient is over 10. Very often, insulin resistant patients that have tried everything and can't lose weight, can lose weight once they're treated. They still have to watch what they eat but it's not the constant struggle without results that it was before. Unfortunately, there are many endos that will not treat insulin resistance which is unfortunate because it can progress to diabetes. Generally, they can treat insulin resistance with Glucophage or or one of the other diabetic (insulin resistance is not diabetes but it's thought to be a precursor) insulin-sensitizing drugs. There are probably other things that work too that I don't know about. Take care, > I got off track this evening and now I find this article. > Does it say we have trouble with weight because of insulin resistance ? > And if so, what is the answer to fight this little devil? > http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/87/2/630 > > Nite, Nite > > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Or maybe the thyrotoxicosis and insulin resistance link are associated with the population that gains weight while hyper. This suggests an inherited component. Oh well! It's bad to speculate when I don't have the article. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Or maybe the thyrotoxicosis and insulin resistance link are associated with the population that gains weight while hyper. This suggests an inherited component. Oh well! It's bad to speculate when I don't have the article. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 Or maybe the thyrotoxicosis and insulin resistance link are associated with the population that gains weight while hyper. This suggests an inherited component. Oh well! It's bad to speculate when I don't have the article. Take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 , Thank you so very much. I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is missing from this puzzle. The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 , Thank you so very much. I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is missing from this puzzle. The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2002 Report Share Posted February 16, 2002 , Thank you so very much. I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is missing from this puzzle. The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Hi Pam- That is ironic isn't it? You can still ask your endo about it on your next visit My endo sees both diabetic patients and a fair amount of Graves' patients (probably most in this area). He's the one that diagnosed me with PCOS based on acne and infertility alone. Turns out that he was right. I don't have insulin resistance (many PCOSers do though) but I do have a high testosterone level in relation to estradiol (or something like that). It was confirmed on U/S that I have polycystic ovaries. So you never know. Just because your endo specializes in thyroid disease, he/she will still have a good amount of knowledge about diabetes and insulin resistance. Take care, > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Hi Pam- That is ironic isn't it? You can still ask your endo about it on your next visit My endo sees both diabetic patients and a fair amount of Graves' patients (probably most in this area). He's the one that diagnosed me with PCOS based on acne and infertility alone. Turns out that he was right. I don't have insulin resistance (many PCOSers do though) but I do have a high testosterone level in relation to estradiol (or something like that). It was confirmed on U/S that I have polycystic ovaries. So you never know. Just because your endo specializes in thyroid disease, he/she will still have a good amount of knowledge about diabetes and insulin resistance. Take care, > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Hi Pam- That is ironic isn't it? You can still ask your endo about it on your next visit My endo sees both diabetic patients and a fair amount of Graves' patients (probably most in this area). He's the one that diagnosed me with PCOS based on acne and infertility alone. Turns out that he was right. I don't have insulin resistance (many PCOSers do though) but I do have a high testosterone level in relation to estradiol (or something like that). It was confirmed on U/S that I have polycystic ovaries. So you never know. Just because your endo specializes in thyroid disease, he/she will still have a good amount of knowledge about diabetes and insulin resistance. Take care, > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Oh yes Pam- Make sure you take a copy of that abstract to the endo with you next time you go. If you can get a hold of the entire article that would be better yet. > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Oh yes Pam- Make sure you take a copy of that abstract to the endo with you next time you go. If you can get a hold of the entire article that would be better yet. > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2002 Report Share Posted February 17, 2002 Oh yes Pam- Make sure you take a copy of that abstract to the endo with you next time you go. If you can get a hold of the entire article that would be better yet. > , > Thank you so very much. > I get to trying to read things like this, which is mostly greek to me, and then end up > more confused than I was to start with. <sigh> > Your translation helps a great deal, and I do think I may be on to something here. > So now that you have confirmed my idea, I shall continue on. > > When I have read about insulin resistance in the past, it was just the things they put > in the low carb diet books. They have check lists, and I always score about 20 yes answers > in 20 questions. But not having faith in such books, I have felt they were simply putting > questions there that anyone would answer yes to, and thus sell more of their books. They > never said a doctor could treat for such a thing. > > I know I was hyper for a long time before I was diagnosed, but gained a lot, up until > that last fateful month. But most of the horrible 50 lb. I lost that one month came back > quickly. Your guess still fits in here. I know it is only a guess. > > But the three week diet of basically no carbs, and I did not cheat at all,and lost not a > pound, has set me to thinking this is not as simple as I once thought. > Then I kept thinking it was the PTU...well now that I am , at least for now, not taking > any PTU......and really working on all the food things, it just seems like a piece is > missing from this puzzle. > The only sad thought is now that I have this great thyroidologist type endo, I wonder if > the opposite in finding doctors is true? Now the search for on that specializes in > diabetes. <sigh> Wouldn't that just take the cake ! > > I'm off to learn more...Thanks again, > -Pam- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2002 Report Share Posted April 25, 2002 HI Kristi .... And a BIG hug to you! I don't know what it is that's going on, but I want you to know that I care, immensely, that you are feeling so down about this. I hope that the labs you get back (by tomorrow, I hope) will shed some light onto things. I know how it feels to feel very unhappy about your weight. I've never been overweight, but have experienced times when I've gained and couldn't explain it. The frustration can be overwhelming because there is so much involved (i.e., self esteem, feeling out of control of your body, etc.). Please don't be hard on yourself: it sounds like you are doing everything RIGHT to not gain it, but there it is: you're gaining. I'll bet that others with Grave's have experienced the same. I don't have Grave's. but am still a person capable of understanding the weight issue. If nothing else, I want you to smile in the mirror before you go to bed, and tell your reflection that you love her, and that you'll get through this. I've done that a million times -- I do it every night. It doesn't solve the problem, but keeping a focus on what a wonderful person you are helps to keep your special and unique light shining, even in this frustration you feel. I don't know if I've helped, but I think you're great, so glad to have you in the group, and hope someone and/or your lab results help. Hugs to you, Kristi! Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I am the same height as you, and would love to get back to 143, LOL. I don't have any great recommendations, unfortunately--the ATD's do seem to keep us gaining a bit! Refining the dosage is the best I've been able to do, and lately I feel all at sea about that, too. Terry > > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 03:15:22 -0000 > To: graves_support > Subject: Weight > > Hi All, > I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd > spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so > much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on > the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. > I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. > It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and > haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I > now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at > 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel > comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even > doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I > haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told > that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. > Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it > stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and > still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and > that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? > Kristi > > > > ------------------------------------- > The Graves' list is intended for informational purposes only and is not > intended to replace expert medical care. > Please consult your doctor before changing or trying new treatments. > ---------------------------------------- > DISCLAIMER > > Advertisments placed on this yahoo groups list does not have the endorsement > of > the listowner. I have no input as to what ads are attached to emails. > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > -------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 In a message dated 4/26/2002 8:14:19 AM Central Daylight Time, cfyoung2@... writes: > > I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my > size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an > article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early > sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with > images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and > those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal > weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able > to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. > > I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been > greatly blessed in that regard. > > Take care, Fay Hooray for you, Fay. Amy's weight has been up and down with Graves' and right now she's back up to normal weight, but tends to fret over whether she will gain too much weight. She is also 5'4 " and weighs 120 right now. She is small-boned. We try to stress to her (and to her twin sisters, 16) that they are beautiful no matter what, a tough order in these days. Thanks for your words of encouragement to us all. Amy's Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 In a message dated 4/26/2002 8:14:19 AM Central Daylight Time, cfyoung2@... writes: > > I have teenage daughters so I really try to be philosophical about my > size. We greatly limit exposure to the media in our house. I just read an > article in the March (I think) Ladies Home Journal on the early > sexualization of kids. This is a recurrent theme. We are bombarded with > images that as adults we know are not healthy or based on reality, and > those of us who have been forunate enough to maintain really ideal > weights may have even formed opinions of those who don't seem to be able > to do so, opinions that are also not based on reality. > > I hope that your husband or man in your life is supportive. I have been > greatly blessed in that regard. > > Take care, Fay Hooray for you, Fay. Amy's weight has been up and down with Graves' and right now she's back up to normal weight, but tends to fret over whether she will gain too much weight. She is also 5'4 " and weighs 120 right now. She is small-boned. We try to stress to her (and to her twin sisters, 16) that they are beautiful no matter what, a tough order in these days. Thanks for your words of encouragement to us all. Amy's Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I am soooooo sorry that you are having this problem! Hang in there!! We are here for you!!! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I am soooooo sorry that you are having this problem! Hang in there!! We are here for you!!! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Kristi, I am soooooo sorry that you are having this problem! Hang in there!! We are here for you!!! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Kristi, I understand what you are saying completely. I put on weight steadily when I was hypo, not a huge amount each month, but enough to make a difference over a few months. But now I have gone hyper and have started losing again. I don't think it is much good knocking ourselves out over this... I have decided that as long as I am eating healthily and exercising I will wait until I have gone into remission (fingers crossed that this will happen) to worry about my weight. I know it is depressing, especially when you are normally slim, but stressing yourself out over it will probably not help. Take care, and hope you get your results soon. Katy. Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Kristi, I understand what you are saying completely. I put on weight steadily when I was hypo, not a huge amount each month, but enough to make a difference over a few months. But now I have gone hyper and have started losing again. I don't think it is much good knocking ourselves out over this... I have decided that as long as I am eating healthily and exercising I will wait until I have gone into remission (fingers crossed that this will happen) to worry about my weight. I know it is depressing, especially when you are normally slim, but stressing yourself out over it will probably not help. Take care, and hope you get your results soon. Katy. Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2002 Report Share Posted April 26, 2002 Hi Kristi, I understand what you are saying completely. I put on weight steadily when I was hypo, not a huge amount each month, but enough to make a difference over a few months. But now I have gone hyper and have started losing again. I don't think it is much good knocking ourselves out over this... I have decided that as long as I am eating healthily and exercising I will wait until I have gone into remission (fingers crossed that this will happen) to worry about my weight. I know it is depressing, especially when you are normally slim, but stressing yourself out over it will probably not help. Take care, and hope you get your results soon. Katy. Weight Hi All, I am feeling completely down about my weight tonight and thought I'd spill my guts to you guys. I am stumped about why I'm gaining so much weight! I was hyper and got too skinny and then went hypO on the ATDs. I'm on 10 mg of tap and am just gaining weight steadily. I'm eating rice cakes and salads and I can't stop gaining weight. It's the most frustrating thing. I've totally given up sweets and haven't had junk food in Forever. Did this happen to any of you?? I now weigh 143 pounds and even when I was pregnant I topped out at 148, so this is extremely frustrating. I'm only 5'4 " and I feel comfortable at about 115 pounds. I've been walking and was even doing aerobics until about two weeks ago when I got a cold. I haven't been too concerned about the weight thing because I was told that I went hypO but that was weeks ago and I'm still gaining. Help!! Is this normal?? Is this to be expected? When will it stop?? None of my clothes fit! I went to the doctor on Monday and still haven't heard back about my labs. Could I still be hypo and that's the reason?? I'm so FRUSTRATED!! Can you tell? Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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