Sunday, March 2, 2014

Resolving The Hypothyroid Weight Loss Struggle

By Dr. Kevin Dobrzynski


Here are vital recommendations for people struggling with hypothyroid weight loss issues that have refused to go away. The results are tremendous.

Most people with hypothyroidism report additional pounds as one of the symptoms. This is because you cannot shed any pounds if your thyroid is not operating maximally.

Well, aside from the obvious recommendations of diet and exercise, which will be covered in another article, you need to get the right treatment. This is not an easy task.

The choice of the physician to handle your thyroid treatment is crucial in finding a solution. The issue then becomes how to get the best physician. You are required to be armed with appropriate questions. The questions include.

What is the duration of time that will be needed before test are completed and medication administered?

You should be tested monthly when starting a new treatment.

What choices do I have regarding treatment if I am diagnosed with hypothyroidism?

You should have more than one option when it comes to drugs.

In how many ways do thyroid problems manifest?

There are two types of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's and primary hypothyroidism.

Will my thyroid require antibody testing?

Patients with Hashimoto's must be tested unlike primary variety.

How do you treat the immune system?

Hashimoto's hypothyroidism requires immune support which necessitates such tests.

What is the effect of eating habits on improvement or deterioration of the condition?

Diet is vital for persons pursuing hypothyroid weight loss.

Once you think you have the best doctor, the experiment begins. It's an experiment because your biochemistry is different from others. Therefore, your body can react differently to the same medication and dosage compared to someone else.

Traditionally, the response of patients indicated whether treatment was effective. State-of-the-art technology has brought in testing kits. The evidence is however not conclusive and requires confirmation from patient reaction. One must therefore be fully aware of how the body is responding.

There are other indicators that precede hypothyroid weight loss. The kind of treatment you are receiving determines how your body responds. Observe these signs instead of concentrating on reading the scale.

It is necessary to take note of any symptom that bothered you before seeking medical attention. Ensure that you record their severity. During the process of treatment, you will establish how the symptoms change. This will be a sign of things getting better or worse.

This won't happen overnight, but you should start to feel better within a couple of weeks. If you feel no improvement, let your doctor know and demand changes. If your doctor refuses to make changes, then you need to find another doctor that will LISTEN.

Hypothyroidism and weight are closely tied and so focusing on changing figures on the scale is not necessary. Failure to see change despite exercise and diet will only lead to frustration.

Hypothyroid weight loss depends on the nature of treatment you receive. Observe symptoms that indicate change. This tells you whether treatment is effective or not.




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