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Paula
11-24-2011, 07:45 AM
My doctor got all my thyroid test back and says some indicate a problem and some look fine...so she referred me to an endocrinologist. She thinks I should go on a low dose of thyroid medicine and see if it helps and shrinks my thyroid down a little so I don't feel it pressing on my neck...the tightness I feel in my throat at times might be actual tightness because my thyroid is so large.

It also might help me with my anxiety issues...and my pains! We shall see. I go on Tuesday. I am happy to get in so quickly since it took me 6 months to get an appointment last time.

As for my weight loss, I have met my original goal of 174 lbs. I have lost 41 lbs total so far. My new goal for my weight loss group is 167 lbs, so I don't have real far to go. I'm still doing low carb and I am kinda watching my calories too.

I don't know how thyroid medication will play into the weight loss equation.

Heather
11-24-2011, 08:48 AM
Sounds like a good plan! I hope the meds do some good. Keep up the good work!

Farah
11-24-2011, 09:58 AM
Great job! The thyroid med will probably help you lose the weight, too!


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Meshell
11-24-2011, 12:58 PM
:hula: That's awesome! I hope the endocrinologist is just as helpful as your doctor. I have the pressure on my throat too and it's so annoying.