Rapid Weight Gain in Hypothyroidism? Here's Why

[@bonnie7875]

Omg! This is exactly what's happening with me with exception of constipation. I have had IBS for most my life. I have whole body edema especially my legs and im gaining weight at a rapid speed. First it was 7 pds in nine days the 5 pds in less than 24 hours. The doctors can't figure it out and thought it was heart failure and I said no it's something else and sure enough all four doctors found out from my blood work that it's not related to the heart. I have Hashimotos. I take dessicated thyroid but not enough. Most Drs don't know about what to check for besides TSH levels. They don't know to check for T4, T3 free T4 thyroid antibodies and one other. Luckily one Dr. Checked them all and told me I had the autoimmune form of hypothroid. Before that I was diagnosed with just hypothyroid. I'm so happy your video showed up as I was surfing KZbin. Your a blessing Dr. 👏🤗

[@justlovely9511]

What do u take for it?

[@bonnie7875]

@@justlovely9511 Armour Thyroid.

[@clarizecherryblossom8717]

😭😭😭I have hypothyroidism. I'm 34, eating 2 healthy meals a day, lunch at 13:00 and dinner at 18:00...I am very constipated, and I literally go to the bathroom once a week with the help of some laxatives. Otherwise I won't go...I'm gaining so much weight, and I hardly eat. Please help!!!

[@Riley_bacon]

Use barley or oatmeal. Add 2 tablespoon to 1 cup of water.and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.Take it as a break fast.and after it's cooked add half cup of hot milk. It will help with constipation.

[@blessyourheart2893]

Get yourself some magnesium citrate…you’ll never need a laxative again

[@SusanNemmers]

@@Riley_baconoatmeal will pack on pounds!!! Stay away from all grains… they turn to sugar.

[@karenkoval8647]

I just had a biopsy done on my thyroid and I have gained 20 lbs, my endocrinologist said it’s no hurry, she also said I have hyperthyroidism, I don’t understand I’ve always exercised and it’s a hurry for me to get back to feeling, I’m so tired I’m 59 and it’s so discouraging.

[@boniemann]

I had hyperthyroidism first, lost 40 lbs. in a month and a half…so they fried my thyroid now I’m hypothyroid, struggle with my weight daily now 🙄 my doctor will only test my TSH levels 🥴 looking for a different doctor now

[@shawnware-sims2078]

I had to have surgery and that only helped with half of the problem, the weight gain is another issue.. I'm trying to lose weight now.. I'm going to try Intermitted dieting.

[@TheSmcdona731]

I wish I could find a doctor like Dr. Childs to help me. I don't feel like my docs know as much about my thyroid issues, or are even as interested.

[@calverleslie3385]

I agree with you I don’t think my doctor knows how to control my thyroid problems either I keep losing a lot of weight I could really use some help too. I’m in Atlanta Georgia.

[@MissPurpleNine]

He should start a form of training others doctors out there to have this knowledge and treat more ppl around the world.

[@AODStrings]

I had hypothyroidism for years and kept telling my doctor I had no energy and couldn't live my life. They kept saying my levels were high but not high enough for medication. I went to a naturalpath doctor and he was extremely concerned because of the combination of my hormones and put me on np thyroid. I feel better now. Conventional doctors are an absolute scam to a criminal level.

[@janiceg7661]

I'm convinced the reason hypo no longer experiences thirst and we have to remind ourselves to hydrate is we retain water. I definitely go up in weight quickly. I went on a 3 day yoga retreat, vegan all weekend. Up 7 lbs mon. I can't stand it!

[@lorireed8046]

You aren't supposed to be eating green veggies ! You, also, need meat .

[@cocowavs]

I wish I had a doctor like you. I'm absolutely 100% doomed and I don't see a bright future for my health lol

[@CinderellaRaptured333]

When my labs are crazy out of wack, I feel great. When my labs are ‘normal’, I feel terrible and gain weight and fatigued. Why can’t my labs ever match my body? 😢 I’m on a higher dose and I am gaining like crazy. Maybe it’s bc I’m perimenopausal? If that’s the case, do I see a female hormone specialist instead of an endocrinologist?

[@roksannastephens4375]

Makes my weight gain perfect sense.

[@sedoniadragotta8323]

I did a ten day water fast post zero pounds but felt lighter .

[@gucci9566]

How to get Rid of pumpkin face and loss of facial contours ?

[@christinajasilewicz6749]

I had a thyroidectomy in 2009 and weight slowly started adding on. Finally in 2017 I had enough, and I released 60 pounds and kept it off now for almost 6 years. I would suggest to look at the program Brightline Eating. I liked it because the creator has thyroid issues and she kept it off for over 10years! Also there is a maintenance piece as many weight loss plans don’t offer. The creator is also a Neuro doctor and she studied why we eat the way we do!

[@tahirarafiq7617]

I wish I lived in USA and would have come to you to treat my thyroid,I been a thyroid parent for 25 years and had no luck with the doctors here ,there just put you on one medication and it's done exactly has you mentioned it. Thank you very much for all the useful information.

[@brucemaher7621]

Have you tried changing your eating lifestyle.. There has been a lot of healing with KETO AND CARNIVORE lifestyle.. I have not had medication for 6 months now for my thyroid.. The last thing doctors tell you is to change your eating habits and you becomes healthy.. There is no money in it for them.. Dr Ken Berry...simple..

[@shereegriffin6830]

You would be paying a lot for the privilege I expect.

[@jackiegroden416]

@@shereegriffin6830????

[@hijikatastokley715]

When I use the bathroom. I gain weight. And go to the bathroom 7 day sometime. I hate thyroid. I,m learning a lot from this video

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Hey doc would you do a video on hypothyroidism and its relationship to Leutenising hormone and Low testosterone. Men jumping on trt before looking at the thyroid function scores.

[@almassaj1525]

That's great explanation dr.Childs!!! Thank you sooo much ❤

[@kathleenhensley5951]

It's happened. I am finally so frustrated with it all I've put myself on low carb diet and I don't care if I do have diarrhea every single morning. I've weighed far too much for far too long. I've got the self discipline now I will use it.

[@joyosborn4096]

Does Dr. Childs ever answer any of these questions? We really could use some help. That's why we reach out to him.

[@Beowulf-wt3kb]

What about iodine intake?

[@highhavingness]

My ongoing problem! Glad I saw this.

[@annescott7585]

I don't have a thyroid. I had surgery in 2018 due to graves. I retain water now and then. I am also premenopause

[@howiecarnivore]

I have hashi and had begun perimenopause. I lost 15 lbs in 4 months and my menopause has reversed. My FSH went from 32 to 10. My GYN told me this would happen. How you ask? I started the carnivore diet and followed Dr. Berry to make sure I don't do it wrong. Goodluck!

[@sedoniadragotta8323]

Ah weight you get loads weight in your gut and have gut and gallbladder issues to its crap .

[@bybbah]

All these are hyper take quercetin, black seed cortisol control, vitamin E ,no iodine ,do breathing therapy, fix you gut .Hypo we the same but add the iodine ,we both need selenium.Fasting, ,exercise,gut well cleansed ,good sleep at right time ,remove stress .Things will improve.

[@soniczforever5470]

I have had a 2 inch increase on my hip despite an average 3 hours exercise of 3 hours daily i intake 600' to 900 calories daily. I now have high blood pressure and reduced heart rate. If it gets worse ill obviously present to ED Dept. Id been taking my meds with food in care setting. Im very thin and wanted to gain muscle. It stayed at 900 as i noted massive fat gain. Im 5st. My goal is lean gains not massive fat accumulation.

[@alanad.409]

And what if I start gaining weight after I started iodine? So far, I gained 10 pounds, which I really don't need nor want. Still taking the iodine, but almost giving up..😢

[@BrandonCates-t1o]

I have hashimotos and a high TSH(24) and low T3 and T4 according to recent tests. I just upped meds and also started carnivore diet. But I am already at my optimal weight and a very active athlete. I don't want to lose more weight. Any suggestions?

[@sedoniadragotta8323]

I was so slim I started menopause I've tripled my weight no thyroid and hormone all over the place can't loose weight

[@bybbah]

Yes you can you need to lower your carb ,fast ,fix your gut ,sleep time ,relax ,exercise, take the right supplements. The weight will reduce.It is just like he said the imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. ESTROGEN LOVE CARB AND BAD GUT AND HIGH CORTISOL ,SO STRESS ,LOW OR BAD SLEEP. ONCE YOU FACE THOSE SO THE PROGESTERONE RISE UP NO BALANCE THEN.

[@themossgarden9698]

Three protein shakes plus 6 eggs a day, gaining muscle energy and strength. Belly not bloated clothes feel looser. 56 yo menopausal woman.

[@Sparkle-ey7iw]

Is that all you eat?

[@themossgarden9698]

@@Sparkle-ey7iw that and just a normal supper

[@Sparkle-ey7iw]

@@themossgarden9698 sounds good I may give it try. High protein and low carbs seems to work for me

[@bleulotus]

This is literally mind blowing!

[@Corrupted-file]

The vast amount of thyroid info I’ve gotten from one day of binge watching Dr. Child’s videos is insane. My personal Physician wasn’t much help in giving me the important details, which is understandable due to time constraints, so this man is a godsend.

[@bybbah]

Very true ,he is good between him and Dr berg and Barbara O'NEAL, because they were before Dr childs , I don't need more .They all separately say the same things very little different. It is quite a blessing to find him .very helpful, indeed.

[@Corrupted-file]

@@bybbah Absolutely.

[@carlinebonney7114]

Thank you for your video my doctor haven't try to explain this to me.

[@Bamaw5]

The last two months my t4 was 1.87 and tsh was 0.534. one month later my t4 was 0.91 and my tsh was 18.800 and my weight is steadily creeping up and i am very strict on my food intake and I walk every day. I'm at a lose and discouraged to say the least.

[@gucci9566]

If someone is taking thyroxine and has normal TSH level then what could be the reason of wt gain is it related to lack of exercise or diet control

[@shhhhh-g5v]

diet try low carb diet

[@chocolateunicorn1883]

I don't know what to do, i eat two small meals a day, no processed food i make everything from scratch, but i've been struggling with this disease for 10+ years, ever since i was in fifth grade i gained weight and i cant lose it. My doctor tells me to try harder and he doesn't believe me, i even gained 10kgs from DOING NOTHING JUST EXISTING. As long as i can remeber i was always dieting and struggling to lose weight 😭😭😭😭

[@lorireed8046]

Eat more meat/fats

[@Pravalikkaa]

Even if i have less water I pee a lot, is this the reason?

[@Riley_bacon]

For a very longer time my wait is stuck between 80-81 ,my height 5,1.Yes I am lazy.

[@gracec7898]

I’ve been diagnosed with Graves disease (HYPERthyroidism) for about 7 years and the only consistent symptom I’ve had before and during treatment - have been stable on the lowest dose of carbimazole for a few years now) - is weight gain. I was 74kg pre illness and now struggle to get below 89kg, no matter diet, calorie counting, low carb, exercise etc and it’s making me so miserable. So much advice is for hypo but I’m definitely hyper and still struggling with weight gain

[@سنتور-ز1ذ]

Pls help me I get test and my tsh was 1mg H t3t4normal dc give me 50 thyroxine After 20 day dc told me get off pils After 3 day i feel horrible I get test again my tsh was 0.2H I start medicine again and i feel Worse I have no energy, I hardly walk i cant sleep I try to take 25mg but make it Worse Now I have heart palpitations Completely empty of energy I am a man, twenty-three years old, thin I dont have access to any specialist doctor Please help me

[@سنتور-ز1ذ]

I really dont know what to do my hand and feet cold i feel really bad

[@pippa7096]

See a doctor about ft3 levels and see if u can be put on t3 medication

[@سنتور-ز1ذ]

@@pippa7096 ok sure tnx

[@PebbleBeachLife]

Look for a functional doctor not just a normal GP.

[@سنتور-ز1ذ]

I did and Now im good

[@sedoniadragotta8323]

No thyroid plus menapose = extra weight

[@Captainblack710]

Up and down like a yo-yo me,I can put weight on no problem 😢 I never been as big, I have put 42lb on in two years,

[@nargisforgani7075]

And how to solve this issue??? Is your part to tell people as a doctor... but making a very long video for no ways to fix this is a complete waste of time

[@madammim694]

youre scaring me.

[@jodyjackson5475]

Why do medical professionals use baby talk…. It’s as though they’ve never learned the term urination 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@megan7985]

Fiber makes me constipated! The only way I can poop regularly is by avoiding fiber completely. Fiber also causes me tons of gut pain which is another big reason I avoid it.

[@PebbleBeachLife]

You might have candida or overgrown bacteria in the gut. Worth checking out.

[@megan7985]

@@PebbleBeachLife I've done multiple stool tests.

[@violet18]

​@@megan7985I feel your pain. I've had food allergy tests, celiac disease test, and an X-ray of my stomach. Have you figured out something that worked for you?

[@bybbah]

Go carnivore and it will clear up eventually.

[@megan7985]

@@bybbah that's the only thing that makes it better! I do carnivore on and off!