Thursday, February 13, 2014

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.

As you know, one of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism is weight gain, and, if your thyroid is running at half speed, how can you lose weight?

Common suggestions for such a condition have been diet and exercise. This is a treatment dimension that will be discussed in another platform. It is recommended that you get proper treatment though this is not easy.

The experience and expertise of your doctor determines whether you get a solution or not. The dilemma becomes how to identify the right doctor. The solution lies in the answers given for the following questions.

How often will you test my thyroid if I need medication?

New treatment should commence after monthly tests are satisfactory.

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.

What are the different manifestations of thyroid complications?

There are two varieties, primary hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's.

Will you run an antibody test on my thyroid?

It depends on the type of condition you have since Hashimoto's requires such a test.

Is testing for immunity necessary?

If you have Hashimoto's you NEED immune support.

Do certain food varieties make the condition better or worse?

Hypothyroid weight loss heavily depends on diet.

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.

Previously, doctors relied on response given by patients to determine if a certain treatment package was working. Testing environment has changed with the availability of sophisticated technology. Technology does not provide conclusive evidence compared to a personal testimony. This calls for full awareness of the effect the procedure is having on your body.

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.

List all symptoms that were bothering you before treatment and make note of them and grade them. Then, during treatment, grade your symptoms and determine if you're getting better.

It is unrealistic to expect drastic changes in the body within the first week of treatment. They begin to be felt after several weeks. The doctor must be notified if no changes are witnessed. A doctor who listens to your testimony is the best. If he does not, it is advisable to change.

Weight gain or loss and hypothyroidism are related. This means that you should not be obsessed with the changes happening on the scale. Many people have been frustrated because they never saw change on the scale after extensive exercise and strict diet.

Your hypothyroid weight loss struggles and other symptoms will improve with the right treatment. However, your other symptoms will improve first, so focus on them to determine if you have the right treatment.




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