Do any of our medically brainy Gransnetters have any knowledge of thyroid issues?
Three months ago I had a load of blood tests done among which was the test for thyroid activity. When the result came back it was a bit suspect and so I had to have a retest done last week. I am still awaiting the result but according to the nurse who took the blood test it looks like I may well have an under-active thyroid.
A work colleague has told me that one of the symptoms of an under-active thyroid is weight gain?
I have been a regular contributor on the weekly weigh-in thread and all my mates on there will know how frustrated I have been at working so hard - gym/swim and walking; plus eating sensibly - yet staying the same weight.
I have a possible theory - could it be that (assuming the nurse was right and it is confirmed that I have an under-active thyroid) following all my exercise and good dieting I am actually losing weight, but the under-active thyroid is causing weight gain and the two are balancing each other out so I weigh the same?
Would be really grateful for any information - I get the results on Thursday or Friday and if under-active thyroid is confirmed and I am put on medication will all my efforts at weight loss be rewarded (pretty please emoticon!)
Feeling uneasy with tradespeople in the house.