Dealing with hypothyroidism for a few years, my doctor recently prescribed a GLP-1 medication for my diabetes. Someone told me it might not be good to mix them. Just wanted to check if it's safe for people with thyroid problems.
4 months ago
Don't stress, thyroid issues are very common, but you need to be cautious with GLP-1. There is a specific warning if you have a family history of medullary thyroid cancer. Just get a proper consultation with your endocrinologist first.
4 months ago
Please be very careful and see a specialist. I started GLP-1 for weight loss with hypothyroidism, and my TSH levels went completely out of whack within a month. Regular blood tests are a must if you take both.
4 months ago
I totally get it, trying to manage weight when your thyroid is acting up is incredibly frustrating. GLP-1 can help, but because of some thyroid tumor warnings, you really need a doctor's clearance first.
4 months ago
With my slow thyroid and slow metabolism, I feel like a turtle! Yes, you can take GLP-1, but only if your doctor clears your thyroid history. Otherwise, you'll be fighting two battles at once.
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4 months ago
My mom was asking about this because her thyroid meds make it hard to lose weight. Her doctor said GLP-1 is fine for standard hypothyroid, but they ran a few blood tests first just to be super safe.
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