[randolphj]

in reply to: PTU vs Tapazole? #1072930

Thanks for the replies. Not that I want people in my same situation but I am happy to hear I am not alone in my concerns, especially as a very active person. My doctors said to train as I normally am. Surprisingly, the training is not that bad. I do 1 activity per day and one day do 2 activities. I also have lost a lot of muscle in my quads and for as much as I run and lift I am surprised how weak they have become. I never knew that this affected muscle mass. All my docs, and I have been to 5 different docs, have said to keep exercising and that it is good for me. However, I have not had any heart or other symptoms. I would have never known I even had this had it not been for the test. I asked for it because I was getting blood work done for cholestorol and just general numbers done (so I had a history) and my sister got it when she was 30 but she had a baby and had hypo. My mom just thought it would be a good idea for me to get tested. Maybe that is why the docs say I can exercise because I have not had any symptoms?

So if I took the tapazole before and was extremely tired and felt like I was gaining weight, you think I should go back on it or try the PTU. The doctor did say they had equal effects.

I will make a concerted effort not to stop the treatment again. I just feel like I can’t take the affects of this right now but if it messes with the remission, then I will try to stay on it. I just don’t get it that if you spend your whole life trying to be healthy and eat healthy, then how can this happen.

I just had blood work done yesterday so I will call the doc tomorrow to see if the numbers were any better than when I had it done last year.

Thank you again for the advice. I really appreciate it.

[randolphj]

in reply to: Weight Loss Success Stories #1073028

My friend is a nutrionist and she recommended getting a resting metabolic rate test. This way, as you are treated for whatever condition you have, you can get the test every 6 months to year and as your metabolism changes with treatment, you can see what your new calorie intake should be. My friend said you can find nutritionists in your area to give you the test and then develop an eating program. This way you get a customized program and one that will give you the optimal mix of protein/carbs/fats, etc. Also, I recommend this book: Choose Your Foods: Exchange Lists for Weight Management by the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association. I am sure docs have it for free and it is really cheap if you order online. It tells you what the serving sizes should be for all types of food, even restaurant food.

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