Suggest Treatment For Headache And Fatigue In A Person With A History Of Hypothyroidism
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : hi im a 46 year old female. i have a history of hypothyroidism, that has been mostly well managed. i have mantained my weight in a healthy range by excersise and eating a relatively well balanced but semi strict diet. about 18 months ago, while i havent changed anything, i put on about 40lbs over the course of about 5 months. i cut back on calories, increased my workouts, still gained lbs. my main doc upped my thyroid, and all subsequest docs have done the same; now im about 3 times what i was in the past. while the weight gain has stopped, i cant lose any. every doc i see wants to put me on diet pills. i eat between 1200\1500 calories a day, high protien, high fat, low carb, and work out with a personal trainer 5 days a week. i dont need diet pills? im lathargic, i have headaches, and im moody. ive had my lady hormones tested, they are "fine".  ive seen internists, GPs and an endo. they all test my blood, tell me im healthy, and give me a diet pill. im fat, but worse, i feel like crap!! my question is...what kind of doctor should i see that will really dig in and look past the chubby old chick sitting in their office, and really look to see what is going on? cuz something isnt right. im in chicagoland btw.  thanks!
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
An Endocrinologist should definitely be able to help you
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The symptoms which you have given could all be attributed to your hypothyroidism. Is it under control after your doctor has increased the dose of levothyroxine? if no please get your thyroid profile rechecked and visit an endocrinologist. The lethargy you are experiencing could be due to your weight gain and uncontrolled hypothyroidism as well.I also suggest you to get a HBA1C done to evaluate if you are diabetic. Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Haleema
                                    
                            An Endocrinologist should definitely be able to help you
Detailed Answer:
Hello
The symptoms which you have given could all be attributed to your hypothyroidism. Is it under control after your doctor has increased the dose of levothyroxine? if no please get your thyroid profile rechecked and visit an endocrinologist. The lethargy you are experiencing could be due to your weight gain and uncontrolled hypothyroidism as well.I also suggest you to get a HBA1C done to evaluate if you are diabetic. Hope this helps
Regards
Dr Haleema
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                                      Dr. Nagamani Ng
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
                                
 
                                    hi thanks for the reply!
yes my thyroid is considered under control now, at 3 times the dose I was 2 years ago. no one knows why it went suddenly off the rails, not a thing changed between one month and the next.
Ive been to see an endocrinologist, who tested my blood for everything, including diabetes. She claims Im the healthiest person in her practice....and prescribed a diet pill.
                            yes my thyroid is considered under control now, at 3 times the dose I was 2 years ago. no one knows why it went suddenly off the rails, not a thing changed between one month and the next.
Ive been to see an endocrinologist, who tested my blood for everything, including diabetes. She claims Im the healthiest person in her practice....and prescribed a diet pill.
                                    Brief Answer:
If so then diet and exercise is the best option
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
If your endocrine parameters are okay, then even I would suggest diet and exercise is the best option.
I would not be happy with the diet pill though. I would suggest you go on a low Carbohydrate and low fat diet
Hope this helps
Dr Haleema
                                    
                            If so then diet and exercise is the best option
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
If your endocrine parameters are okay, then even I would suggest diet and exercise is the best option.
I would not be happy with the diet pill though. I would suggest you go on a low Carbohydrate and low fat diet
Hope this helps
Dr Haleema
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr.   Arnab Banerjee
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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