Thyroid Disease Support Group

Millions of Americans are living with thyroid disease. Get feedback from other members, discuss the latest treatments, and offer advice in our thyroid disease support group.

Newest Group Members

	Amy0264 I have Hashimoto's Disease.		Colleen Why couldn't I get the thin kind like my mother. Eh, what a nightmare!!!!!
	moriahblue this is the least of my problems		kboop69 nice friendil care about people
	mtbutterflyrose the doc says im hypothyroid and should be on meds but im scared of meds		michelein nm i have graves disease

Recent Discussions

Jst had I131 radiation for my 7 goiters
I was diagnosed with 7 goiters. 6 are fluid filled 1 had it's own beat! So I was,hyper,nervous,overeactive,anxious,had weight loss with heart palapatations. I jst got a dose of radiation(hopefully jst enough to kill goiters) yeah right! I'm in the 5 week Read more...

Posted by Ventura75 on Tue Oct 6

lossing weight
I have been losing weight way to fast and can't stop it. I have hyperthyroid. My sister is doing the same thing. We eat everything that might put weight on us and nothing happens. I'm 5'8" and 120 lbs. she is 5'6: and 94lbs. Can anyone tell us what we can Read more...

Posted by laquetta on Mon Oct 5

Re: Thyroid Surgery
I had a complete thyroidectomy 1 1/2 yrs ago. The physical recovery from surgery wasn't bad; however, the first three months were a hormonal roller coaster with severe anxiety and depression. My family doctor insisted she could regulate the TSH level hers Read more...

Posted by AliH on Sat Dec 27

Re: MUST READ THIS BOOK!!
This is such a great book with a ton of information on what to eat and what supplements to take. I agree that somebody forgot to edit the book because the chapters aren't really broken down properly and he tends to repeat the same information over and ove Read more...

Posted by whatsnewkay on Sun Sep 14

Re: Thyroid Disease
There is definitely a link between weight gain and hypothryroidism. The thyroid gland regulates your metabolism and if it's under active, your metabolism slows down. Definitely go see a doctor who specializes in this field. Read more...

Posted by dietjunkie on Mon Jun 23

Welcome to the group!
Hi guys, I wanted to thank you guys for joining this group. I really do hope the advice you get here is helpful. I came to the site looking for tips on how to live with this disorder and I'm happy I did so. Read more...

Posted by RobJ on Thu Jun 12

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Latest Blog Entries from QH

Ginas weight struggle by ginap64

Fri Nov 20 19:25:03 EST 2009

Gina's weight loss problems

I am a 45 year old mother of 4, who struggles with obesity. I became disabled in 2003, and have gained 150lbs. I have always been an active person. I am a former factory worker for 30 years, so I have always been in good shape. Since I became disabled, I Read More

Weight loss pills are more effective with Exercise by kenny09

Fri Nov 20 06:36:15 EST 2009

Exercise = Weight loss

Obese person always have some lack of confidence. He cannot enjoy his life fully. Some extra fat in your body can completely turn your life into a matter of disgust. You must become Read More

SoCal Gal by So Cal Gal

Mon Nov 16 15:27:16 EST 2009

Looking for sisterhood and recommnedations

Would like to work through some of these issues with others who might have the same and ready to form a sisterhood/brotherhood to solve them by sharing thoughts and ideas. -Facing the task of caring for aging parents with health issues and they are slowly Read More

Sunrise by Sunrise

Fri Nov 13 16:42:38 EST 2009

Walking is the best exercise.....

Walking does a body good! This is the best form of exercise as far as impact to your body and effects on you bodies weight. If we were to walk 20-30 minutes aday plus watch what we eat and stay committed, we could lose anywhere from 3 to 7 lbs Read More

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Meet the Group Leader

RobJ

After years of fatigue and inability to lose weight, I was recently diagnosed with Thyroid disease. My doctor finally suggested a few blood tests to see if we could detect thyroid disease. I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and am looking to help others and also get support.
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