Anyone have underactive thyroid disorder.

[nellypope]

I was diagnosed 6 months ago, am on 100mcg per day, I eat very little as have no appetite, and eat very little fat, carbs etc, and much fruit, veg. Trouble is despite, being a ballet dancer and knowing probably more about fitness than many gym instructors and working out every day losing weight is impossible, my dosage is correct accoding to bloods taken last week, but still weigh 13stone, (5'6") anyone else have this disorder and struggle, am so low because of it.

[skyep]

Hi nelly - I am on 125mg a day, personally, I start off with a good level of energy, but get to about dinnertime & I'm feeling a little tired again. I use to fight it, now I listen to my body & have an hour or a couple of hours to recharge myself. How's your energy levels?

[nellypope]

Hi yes I'm the same, I need an hour's nap in afternoon, When I take my dose in the monrning it's like having a strong cup of coffee (without the jitters) and I can work , think etc, I don't know about you but I used to be amazed at how people went to work and shopped etc. Now I feel so much better.

Once I've slept (usually 3-4pm) I feel much better. My job is very active though!

Do you find diet helps, certain foods etc?

[skyep]

Hi nelly - Regards certain foods, nothing in particular although I think eating good foods as you already do can only be good. Can you imagine eating lots of rubbish, putting the weight on & letting the metabolism deal with that on top of a dodgy thyroid? The time of the month is particularly tiring, but I suppose that goes without saying.

[nellypope]

Yeah you're right! I get so down about it, it's one thing to want to lose weight, because you've overindulged etc, but to not be able to do anything about it and it not be your fault, is just plain depressing :-(

I've been told it can take months for Levothyroxine to work, did you find this?

[skyep]

Hi nelly, sorry I was out for a while.Yes it can take a while for your body to appreciate the medication. There is a thyroid support group website - www.thyroidsupportgroup.co.uk , take a look, it actually mentions about diet on there, think I may go back and have a read myself. Hope this is helpful to you, if you want to come back and discuss anything anytime, please feel free!

[nellypope]

Thanks Sky, you're a star, I will definately pay a visit ;-)