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Hypo thyroid and 60 lb. weight loss? Really?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 619504" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>But it's true. I have had two near syncope episodes of late and my doctor ordered serious blood work and what came back was a hypothyroid (and NOT mild) and, with that, higher cholestral, which hypothyroid causes. I was shocked. I knew I had registered as having a slightly hypo thyroid before going to Weight Watchers, but thought I couldn't really have one if I could steadily lose two pounds a week and lost 50-60 lbs. in all. I am flabbergasted.</p><p></p><p>So now the doctor is doing secondary tests to be safe. I am wired to a heart monitor right now (can't wait to get rid of it) and then I have to see an endocrinologist. I am back on the Synthroid and will be for life.</p><p></p><p>Does anyone have experience with a hypothyroid? If so, what symptoms did you get? Except for the weight loss, I recognize the symptoms in myself...some fatigue after working out, split, thin hair, intolerance to the cold (and, boy, it's been cold...haha) and joint pain (but thought that was just typical for someone with arthritis). All in all, I feel pretty good, but those two near fainting spells made me leery of driving too far. I don't know if that is connected, but I'll bet it is, even though it's more an atypical symptom.</p><p></p><p>I had a test to see if my blood pressure fell if I stood up for a long time. It was called a tilt test. My blood pressure was lowish, but stayed in the same range. I have a long history of lowish blood pressure. The doctors do not feel that is the cause of my two near fainting episodes.</p><p></p><p>I would appreciate any feedback anyone has on this thyroid problem. So all you lay doctors, if there are any, I would love to hear from you <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 619504, member: 1550"] But it's true. I have had two near syncope episodes of late and my doctor ordered serious blood work and what came back was a hypothyroid (and NOT mild) and, with that, higher cholestral, which hypothyroid causes. I was shocked. I knew I had registered as having a slightly hypo thyroid before going to Weight Watchers, but thought I couldn't really have one if I could steadily lose two pounds a week and lost 50-60 lbs. in all. I am flabbergasted. So now the doctor is doing secondary tests to be safe. I am wired to a heart monitor right now (can't wait to get rid of it) and then I have to see an endocrinologist. I am back on the Synthroid and will be for life. Does anyone have experience with a hypothyroid? If so, what symptoms did you get? Except for the weight loss, I recognize the symptoms in myself...some fatigue after working out, split, thin hair, intolerance to the cold (and, boy, it's been cold...haha) and joint pain (but thought that was just typical for someone with arthritis). All in all, I feel pretty good, but those two near fainting spells made me leery of driving too far. I don't know if that is connected, but I'll bet it is, even though it's more an atypical symptom. I had a test to see if my blood pressure fell if I stood up for a long time. It was called a tilt test. My blood pressure was lowish, but stayed in the same range. I have a long history of lowish blood pressure. The doctors do not feel that is the cause of my two near fainting episodes. I would appreciate any feedback anyone has on this thyroid problem. So all you lay doctors, if there are any, I would love to hear from you :) [/QUOTE]
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