how will hashimoto's disease affect my life and my weight? will i be fat?

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How can I lose weight if I have hashimotos disease?

Answer 1

If caught in time: Hypothyroidism only affects weight when it is poorly treated because of not complying with instructions or has been ongoing for a long time before diagnosis(inital symptoms are very vague). Weight issues are over- attributed to thyroid dysfunction that it has become an urban legend.

Answer 2

1/2-1 pound: For patients who start off at their ideal weight, we recommend 4 lbs in the first trimester, then 1/2-1 lb per week thereafter, for a total of about 25-32 lbs. The weight gain is different for twins, or for patients who are overweight or have medical conditions like hypertension or diabetes.

Answer 3

In pregnancy?: It's difficult to say in that early on weight may drop. We look at weight over time, 25-35 pounds throughout the pregnancy being optimal for a person of normal weight. 15 pounds is what we look for in an overweight person.

Answer 4

Depends: Weight gain in pregnancy depends on which trimester you are in and what your starting weight is. For a normal weight person gain 2-3 pounds every 4 weeks then after 20 weeks gain 4 pounds every 4 weeks is good. This would total 25-35 pounds.

Answer 5

Not necessarily: Most women are nauseated in the first trimester. If you have lost more than 10% of your pre-pregnancy weight or are severely dehydrated you may need to be hospitalized for IV fluids and nausea medications. Losing 1 stone (14 lbs) is ok if you weighed 140 lbs or more at the start of your pregnancy as long as you can keep some fluids down.

Answer 6

Probably not: While nutrition is important in early pregnancy, the developing fetus can usually get the nutrients it needs from the mother's body. It is not unusual to lose weight during the first trimester and the babies generally turn out quite healthy. But it is important to gain weight as the pregnancy progresses, so if you are still feeling sick please get treatment. Prenatal vitamins are also helpful.

Answer 7

Testing is needed: Shoulder and chest pain could be heart disease or angina, but also can be musculoskeletal or a neurologic (nerve) problem. Shoulder pain can also represent gallbladder pain. Additional testing and discussion with your doctor can help sort this out.

Answer 8

Neck pain: Neck pain as you described can be due to a pinched nerve or disc issue at C6,C7. See your doctor for a neurologist referral and possible xray and MRI.

Answer 9

See an MD: When does it occur, is it associated with exertion/activity and relieved by rest? How old are you, do you have other medical problems, or a family history of anything? Depending on the answers to these questions it could be ischemic heart disease, or many other more benign conditions...See a doc.

Answer 10

More info: When does this occur? If it occurs with exertion/activity and is relieved by rest it could be related to ischemic heart disease. I would recommend you see a doctor. There are several other things that this could be; however without further information, i would suggest seeing a doctor.

Answer 11

Firearms: Tell em to buzz off.

Answer 12

Forgive them: Forgive the stupidity of people and assume they are somehow trying to help you maybe by their comments. Being overweight can be troublesome as you get older from a medical standpoint, leading to increased heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, asthma, sleep apnea, etc. Etc. So slowly take their stupid comments and let it help build up a want inside you to try and lose weight. Ask dr. For advice too.

Answer 13

Weight loss: Eat less, eat balanced: but more importantly, begin to exercise as this is the key to long-term success. Not only do you burn calories when you exercise, you increase muscle mass (which further increases calorie consumption), and keep your heart healthy. Consult your clinician before beginning an exercise program.

Answer 14

No: Good dietary habits and exercise are the best approaches.Medication is not a safe effective answer.

Answer 15

Google up "BMI": Bmi stands for body-mass index. It's based solely on height and weight. You enter your height and weight, and you will get a bmi number. A bmi of 30 or over is "obese, " and a bmi under 18 is underweight. This will give you a start. Good luck. Lgromko md.

Answer 16

Use BMI to check: Use a BMI calculator to know. SEE: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm. BMI Categories: Underweight = <18.5 * Normal weight = 18.5–24.9 * Overweight = 25–29.9 * Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater. By checking your BMI you can get an idea of whether you are in a healthy range.

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