Does anybody here have thyroid problems?

[z1ggy]

I think I may have one. I am going to go to the doctor's to get a blood work referral, but I thought I might ask around here, too. Some things leading me to believe I may be out of balance are:

Constantly tired, yet I get enough sleep
Muscle fatigue sometimes takes longer than normal to recover
Difficulty loosing weight, but easy time gaining it

My mother was anemic, but I've been tested and I don't have that. I could possibly be mildly diabetic or there could be a kidney problem perhaps because I tend to get dehydrated easily, too.

Regardless I feel something is wrong. I am only 26, yet working 9 hours and going to the gym leaves me completely beat. All I do is office work, I'm sitting around most of the time. I feel as if I should have more energy and an easier time loosing weight than I am having as well. It could be because if I did lose 10-15lb, I'd be around 10% body fat (I'm not over weight) but I would have thought after 10 weeks of training, I'd have lost more than 1-2lbs.

 

[gorcorps]

Are you drinking enough water? Everything you say can also be related to dehydration.

 

[z1ggy]

Are you drinking enough water? Everything you say can also be related to dehydration.

I would honestly say I'm drinking a medium amount. I'd say a small amount would be maybe just 1 cup or so a day and a large amount being 1/2 to 1 gal a day. Generally, I drink 3-4 20oz bottles of water.

I can try to step it up and try to chug 5+ a day and see how that goes...

 

[CPA]

I would honestly say I'm drinking a medium amount. I'd say a small amount would be maybe just 1 cup or so a day and a large amount being 1/2 to 1 gal a day. Generally, I drink 3-4 20oz bottles of water.

I can try to step it up and try to chug 5+ a day and see how that goes...

At 3 20 oz bottles of water, you are only getting 7.5 cups of water. The Institute of Medicine recommends just for an average intake you should be taking in 13 cups. You're working out, so you need even more. I would consider doubling what you have and replace any other beverages you're drinking throughout the day with water.

 

[gorcorps]

Could be worth a try. I've heard you're supposed to drink 2/3 your body weight of water (in ounces) a day, plus more if you're working out/active (another 10 oz per 1/2 hour). If you were just 100lbs you should be drinking 66oz, plus more if you're active. Seems a little much but it's easy enough to try for a week or so.

Another thing that could be screwing with your sleep cycles is the snooze button. Are you waking up immediately when your alarm goes off, or are you allowing yourself to go back to sleep for 10 minute chunks? If you're actually falling asleep between snoozes you could be stopping those sleep cycles short and it can be worse for you than if you just got up. More sleep doesn't mean better sleep if it's not long enough

 

[z1ggy]

At 3 20 oz bottles of water, you are only getting 7.5 cups of water. The Institute of Medicine recommends just for an average intake you should be taking in 13 cups. You're working out, so you need even more. I would consider doubling what you have and replace any other beverages you're drinking throughout the day with water.

Oh wow okay, I'll drink a lot more. I'll shoot for 6 bottles a day.

Could be worth a try. I've heard you're supposed to drink 2/3 your body weight of water (in ounces) a day, plus more if you're working out/active (another 10 oz per 1/2 hour). If you were just 100lbs you should be drinking 66oz, plus more if you're active. Seems a little much but it's easy enough to try for a week or so.

Another thing that could be screwing with your sleep cycles is the snooze button. Are you waking up immediately when your alarm goes off, or are you allowing yourself to go back to sleep for 10 minute chunks? If you're actually falling asleep between snoozes you could be stopping those sleep cycles short and it can be worse for you than if you just got up. More sleep doesn't mean better sleep if it's not long enough

Not snoozing. I wake up on weekdays as soon as my alarm goes off. On weekends, I'm generally in bed with my g/f and we will wake up whenever, but we generally don't fall back asleep again.

I'll try doubling my water intake for a week and see how that goes. Luckily, I do have an office job so that should be pretty easy to do.

If that doesn't help, I'll go see a doctor.

 

[CPA]

Not snoozing. I wake up on weekdays as soon as my alarm goes off. On weekends, I'm generally in bed with my g/f and we will wake up whenever, but we generally don't fall back asleep again.

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This may sound extreme, but I would wake up at the same time regardless of the day. No anecdotal evidence, just works for me and makes sense.

 

[swanysto]

You are getting to an age where food really makes a difference in the way you feel. Make sure you cut back on sugar and salt. I bought a juicer a couple years back, and started replacing one of my meals with vegetable/fruit juice, and it made a world of difference in my energy. Instead of going home after the gym and sitting on the couch, I would find myself cleaning or working on projects that I had put off. Vegetables and fruits give you a lot of the nutrients your body needs to create energy. Even if you are not eating fast food all the time, a lot of foods are heavy in sodium and sugar which can make your body feel bleh.

Also, gorcorps is absolutely right. Water is also very key in getting toxins and stuff out of your body, and also keeping it hydrated. Not to mention when you aren't getting enough water, your body tends to make up for it by telling you that you are hungry, which can cause over eating. I bought two nalgiene(sp?) bottles, and I drink one before lunch, and one after lunch.

Unfortunately with weight, that is typical when getting older. Your metabolism slows a bit, and your testosterone production also slows a bit. You just have to work a little harder, and be much more strict with your diet.

 

[z1ggy]

This may sound extreme, but I would wake up at the same time regardless of the day. No anecdotal evidence, just works for me and makes sense.

I wake up 5:45am on week days...lol. As much as it might help... I can't be doing that on Sat and Sun mornings. It'll also be very hard on nights I go out with friends and don't go to bed until 12am or so.

You are getting to an age where food really makes a difference in the way you feel. Make sure you cut back on sugar and salt. I bought a juicer a couple years back, and started replacing one of my meals with vegetable/fruit juice, and it made a world of difference in my energy. Instead of going home after the gym and sitting on the couch, I would find myself cleaning or working on projects that I had put off. Vegetables and fruits give you a lot of the nutrients your body needs to create energy. Even if you are not eating fast food all the time, a lot of foods are heavy in sodium and sugar which can make your body feel bleh.

Also, gorcorps is absolutely right. Water is also very key in getting toxins and stuff out of your body, and also keeping it hydrated. Not to mention when you aren't getting enough water, your body tends to make up for it by telling you that you are hungry, which can cause over eating. I bought two nalgiene(sp?) bottles, and I drink one before lunch, and one after lunch.

Unfortunately with weight, that is typical when getting older. Your metabolism slows a bit, and your testosterone production also slows a bit. You just have to work a little harder, and be much more strict with your diet.

If you've read any of my H&F threads, I eat pretty well. I'm also in the gym 5x a week. I play hockey 2-3x a week, 52 weeks a year as well. So needless to say, I'm not a potatoe on the couch. I'll give a short run down of what I eat, sans nutrient values:

Protein shake
1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 pistaschio
1/2lb cold cuts; turkey and roast beef
6oz chicken, 3oz steak, mushroom, peas, 1/4 cup pasta sauce
Protein shake
Salmon or tilapia with onion and a touch of bbq sauce


So yeah my salt intake might be a touch high, but that diet isn't bad. I don't really drink alcohol and I don't eat much fast/processed food.

 

[swanysto]

I wake up 5:45am on week days...lol. As much as it might help... I can't be doing that on Sat and Sun mornings. It'll also be very hard on nights I go out with friends and don't go to bed until 12am or so.



If you've read any of my H&F threads, I eat pretty well. I'm also in the gym 5x a week. I play hockey 2-3x a week, 52 weeks a year as well. So needless to say, I'm not a potatoe on the couch. I'll give a short run down of what I eat, sans nutrient values:

Protein shake
1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 pistaschio
1/2lb cold cuts; turkey and roast beef
6oz chicken, 3oz steak, mushroom, peas, 1/4 cup pasta sauce
Protein shake
Salmon or tilapia with onion and a touch of bbq sauce


So yeah my salt intake might be a touch high, but that diet isn't bad. I don't really drink alcohol and I don't eat much fast/processed food.

Sorry, I had not read those threads. I would still throw some more fruits and vegetables in there. Maybe an apple or two. I also wasn't really trying to imply you sit on the couch. I work out and play sports a lot as well, but find that even with an active schedule, it is hard to keep weight from showing up, and also more difficult to keep my energy high. The only thing I have found that makes me actually feel better is the food I consume.

Of course you never know, maybe I have a thyroid problem....

 

[Capt Caveman]

I think I may have one. I am going to go to the doctor's to get a blood work referral, but I thought I might ask around here, too. Some things leading me to believe I may be out of balance are:

Constantly tired, yet I get enough sleep
Muscle fatigue sometimes takes longer than normal to recover
Difficulty loosing weight, but easy time gaining it

My mother was anemic, but I've been tested and I don't have that. I could possibly be mildly diabetic or there could be a kidney problem perhaps because I tend to get dehydrated easily, too.

Regardless I feel something is wrong. I am only 26, yet working 9 hours and going to the gym leaves me completely beat. All I do is office work, I'm sitting around most of the time. I feel as if I should have more energy and an easier time loosing weight than I am having as well. It could be because if I did lose 10-15lb, I'd be around 10% body fat (I'm not over weight) but I would have thought after 10 weeks of training, I'd have lost more than 1-2lbs.

I have hypothyroidism and had the same symptoms other than the weight issue. A blood test can easily determine if you have a thyroid issue. I was placed on a thyroid medication and it resolved my issues. But it may be something else and going to the doctor will be your best bet.

 

[fixxor]

I have had this problem for a while too. Always tired. This week it seems to have gotten worse. Im older than the OP, 31 and i drink nothing but water. About 4 bottles a day. Office job programmer. I do hit the snooze button at least 3 times. Last night went to bed at 9:30 and got up at 6:10 this morning. Felt better then i have but now i can feel myself getting tired. Was thinking about trying iron suppliments.

 

[lozina]

I had a pituitary tumor removed last year and they have been taking my blood regularly to monitor my hormone levels including thyroid in case I need to take any medications to control them. Turns out everything was ok except thyroid, and my endocrinologist was saying if it doesnt improve hes going to prescribe some drug for it and then I did a little research and found some success from people by taking iodine drops. Once I started doing that the thyroid level slowly began to trend back into the acceptable range until after about 3 months it became normal. I was taking something called Lugol's 5% Iodine solution.

 

[pete6032]

Try and get the test done when you're the most tired during the day, otherwise it could come back normal.

 

[blackdogdeek]

Another cause might be sleep apnea. Does the gf ever complain that you snore?

 

[Strk]

I wake up 5:45am on week days...lol. As much as it might help... I can't be doing that on Sat and Sun mornings. It'll also be very hard on nights I go out with friends and don't go to bed until 12am or so.



If you've read any of my H&F threads, I eat pretty well. I'm also in the gym 5x a week. I play hockey 2-3x a week, 52 weeks a year as well. So needless to say, I'm not a potatoe on the couch. I'll give a short run down of what I eat, sans nutrient values:

Protein shake
1/4 cup almonds, 1/4 pistaschio
1/2lb cold cuts; turkey and roast beef
6oz chicken, 3oz steak, mushroom, peas, 1/4 cup pasta sauce
Protein shake
Salmon or tilapia with onion and a touch of bbq sauce


So yeah my salt intake might be a touch high, but that diet isn't bad. I don't really drink alcohol and I don't eat much fast/processed food.

That's not that many calories for someone who is working out. And your body uses sugar for energy, so get some fruit in your diet.

Btw: salt=sodium=electrolyte. And unless you eat a lot of processed food or coat your food in salt, you'll actually struggle to overdue it on the salt.

Thyroid weight gain usually results in oddly distributed fat. You're also going to have to do more for weight loss now that you're 26. Growth hormone affects your metabolism a lot and, as a guy, you probably stopped around 20.