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Hi, im hypo caused from a pituitary tumor. My levels when elevated slightly I get terrible systems. My Endocrinologist tests monthly because I need it. She absolutely doesn’t agree but I don’t care. I have severe colonic motility disorder and take a lot of medication to be able to go to the bathroom and if my level goes up slightly it effect my bowels severely.
I’m 70, eat the same foods because of my colon issues and walk and I’m gaining weight weekly. I don’t get it. She said it’s my thyroid and holding on to stool for so long but I’m not buying it. The most she did with my tsh is the typical free t4 and an 8am cortisol which is fine.
My tsh needs to be at the low end of normal always or my constipation is so severe. They never do an antibody test. Sometimes I think as you get older they lose interest. The weight gain is new. I’m on Tirosint because I’m so allergic to fillers and thyroid meds are loaded with them. Any thoughts on weight gain. Thank you
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It sounds like you have Hashimoto’s. Ask your endocrinologist to test your TPO Antibodies next time you have your blood drawn, along with TSH, T3-free, T4–free. Also, a book on Hashimoto’s by Isabella Wentz, M.D. is worth the read. I read her book and pretty much healed myself with eliminating certain foods like gluten, dairy and soy. You will be amazed! I also suffer from hypothyroidism and take 75 mcg of Synthroid. I too was gaining weight by the day and was doing the Weight Watchers Weight Loss Program…I knew something wasn’t right.
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I'd want another opinion. As you know the medications can be difficult to get right. An associate suddenly lost weight, had more energy and seemed happier She decided to change endocrinologists. He'd adjusted her thyroid medications.
Interestingly, low end thyroxine is usually the cause of slow motility in the intestine. You've had to pay close attention and figure it out yourself.