Rina Gupta Rina Gupta Asked 8 months ago

How to stop weight gain with hyperthyroidism?

I have hyperthyroidism, and even though it's supposed to make you lose weight, I've been gaining it instead. My doctor says it's normal sometimes, but I want to know how to stop this weight gain.

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Deepa Joshi Deepa Joshi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I was recently diagnosed and I am a bit confused because I thought hyperthyroidism causes weight loss. But I am actually gaining weight instead. Is this normal, or could my medication dose be too high?

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

With a busy 9-to-6 schedule, managing thyroid issues is hard. If you are gaining weight now, it might be because the anti-thyroid medication is slowing down your overactive metabolism. Just pack simple home-cooked meals for office and avoid quick cafeteria snacks.

Rajeshwari Swamy Rajeshwari Swamy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

My endocrinologist explained that when we start treatment for hyperthyroidism, our metabolic rate suddenly drops back to normal, but our high appetite remains the same. This mismatch is what causes rapid weight gain. We have to consciously reduce our portion sizes as the body heals.

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Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I tracked my daily calories on an app and realized I was eating way more than my body needed out of habit. Try tracking your meals and aim for at least 8,000 steps daily. It really helps keep the post-treatment weight gain under control.

Aditya Shinde Aditya Shinde Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually yaar, same thing happened to me. I thought weight loss hoga, but meds start karne ke baad scale directly upar chala gaya. It is very annoying, but you just have to control those extreme hunger pangs and stay active.

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Arvind Kumar Arvind Kumar Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Weight fluctuation is very common when your hormone levels are being regulated. It is best to consult your doctor before making any major changes to your diet or starting intense workouts. They might need to adjust your medication dosage based on your latest blood reports.

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