Hyperthyroidism/Methimazole and Weight Gain

[mtmorrisgirl]

I was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and am starting to take 20mg of Methimazole today. I have read horror stories about gaining 3 lbs. a week on this medication and want to know if anyone has successfully taken this drug and NOT gained weight. I am a big fan of Cathe's DVDs but have not been able to exercise recently due to the problems with very high heart rate caused by the hyperthyroidism. I'm looking forward to getting back into some of the DVDs I own when this medicine kicks in. Any help is appreciated!

 

[DirtDiva]

I do not want to get inbetween you and your doctor, but do some research on L-Carnitine and hyperthyroidism . L-Carnitine is an amino acid and known to help athletes with heart palpitations (which is what I had). There are some good articles if you google "L-carnitine and hyperthyroidism". I hope you are feeling better.