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How To Control Weight Gain While On Carbimizole For Hyperthyroidism?

I have hyperthyroid , am taking carbimizole 2xdaily , I m so tired can not concentrate, but more than anything is the 2 stone weight gain, I don t feel like me anymore, whet can I do ? I feel like i feel like im loosing my identity identity and my marbles! Help!!
posted on Tue, 9 Jul 2013
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Weight gain on treatment for hyperthyroidism is a good response. So no need to worry. In hyperthyroidism the excess thyroid hormone causes protein break down in muscle and bone leading to weight loss. This weight is regained while on treatment. Please consult your doctor and have your thyroid function tests done and make sure you are not over treated.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.


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Dr Ajish TP
Consultant Endocrinologist
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How To Control Weight Gain While On Carbimizole For Hyperthyroidism?

Hi, Welcome to HCM. I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Weight gain on treatment for hyperthyroidism is a good response. So no need to worry. In hyperthyroidism the excess thyroid hormone causes protein break down in muscle and bone leading to weight loss. This weight is regained while on treatment. Please consult your doctor and have your thyroid function tests done and make sure you are not over treated. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards Dr Ajish TP Consultant Endocrinologist