Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am 38 yrs. old, 5'2" and 155 lbs. and lightly active. to lose weight how many calories should i consume a day with hyperthyroidism?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Graves weight loss: With graves hyperthyroidism, your metabolism increases, but so does your appetite. You should not starve yourself, as this could make you ill. You should be on enough Methimazole to make you euthyroid. Try to keep your calories a little under 2000/day, and you should lose weight slowly. However, calorie counting is hard. Most of us underestimate portion size.
Answered 6/28/2014
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could someone with hyperthyroidism eat more than the average person and possibly not gain any weight?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have hyperthyroidism and I'm not taking any medication what can I do to stop losing weight I want to gain my weight back?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi I'm wondering because I've gained weight from hyperthyroid will I lose weight using the methimazole. Since I'm on the opposite side of the spectru?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
2yr old has hyperthyroidism and only 20lbs and 33". Endo is sending back to GI for possible growth hormones. Worried not gaining weight. Options?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm hyperthyroidism having pain in my hands to the point I can't make a fist, also been trying to lose weight n nothing is working taking methimazole?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I have hyperthyroidism and i never have a appetite and when I do I can never eat all of my food... Help what can I do , i keep losing weight
I am 17 years old, 53, and 92lb (41.7 kilo). i eat regularly, and have no eating disorders. im as active as i can be, but thats hard due to hip issues. an overactive thyroid runs in the family- could that be whats wrong with me?
I'm 5'3", female, 31 years old, I weigh 182 lbs. ... I need help losing weight..how many calories should I eat a day to lose weight?
I limit my food intake to two thousand calories, try to eat as healthy as possible and exercise three to five days a week. However, I can not get below 160 pounds at 56. How, can I change my lifestyle to lose the extra weight?
Has anyone heard of hypERthyroidism presenting as hypPOthryroid symptoms" as a diagnosis? The treatment with carbimazole seems to make it worse!! Weightgain of 18kgs B4 diag, the med put on more weight, can not lose it.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
