Posted by IsoM on January 21, 2002, at 15:06:03
In reply to Can you increase your metabalism?, posted by NikkiT2 on January 21, 2002, at 14:00:53
Nikki, can't you find a doctor willing to add even a little thyroxine (Synthroid) - maybe like 25-50 mcg? The normal range for TSH can be between 1 - 5.5, & for those whose normal range would normally be closer to 1 would feel very sluggish if it changed towards 5 or 6. Mnay doctors are willing to also augment ADs with a little thyroxine to boost its effects. I'd really suggest finding another doctor's opinion.
I'm not sure about the cold feeling & then profuse sweating but with me & the only other person I know personally who's treated for hyporthyroidism too, we react the same way. I normally stay quite active but in the evening when I slow down & want to watch TV or read, I'll get cold. Otherwise at work or working at home, I'm always sweating & warm. Same with the other person I know. Treated or untreated, I react the same to temperatures & activity. Maybe it's something to do with hypothyroidism itself.
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> I've been told that I have a very slow metabalism.. I have low thyroid (on lowest "acceptable" point though so its currently untreated), low blood pressure (90/70 - and thats when I'm stressed from waiting at docs!) and a low body temperature - though I over heat and sweat VERY profusely at the drop of a hat.
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> I'm too embarrased to got to gym at the moment, and walk about a mile a day (no more as the sweating becomes too embarrasing).. HELP..
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> (Oh, and I'm 300mg effexor xr and 5mg Zyprexa)
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> Nikki
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