Underactive thyroid?

Underactive thyroid?

I have a few questions....once u go on medications for underactive thyroid do u have to stay on it forever? Does the medications cause decrease sex drive? Can weight loss stabilize thyroid? Can the heart palpatations lead to more serious heart problems?

User Comments

1. my thyroid was removed after being on the meds for 20+ years--will be on meds forever!!
2. We can't answer most of those questions without knowing what is the cause of your under active thyroid?
3. I dont know the cause of it yet.
4. once on the med--you will probably have a blood test to check the level of the drug in your blood-and your meds will be adjusted accordingly--you will probably be on it for life--the meds have no effect on your sex drive--weight loss will do nothing for your thyroid-but-the proper amount of thyroid hormone in your blood may actually help with the weight loss--your thyroid actually regulates your metabolism--and if yours isn't working uo to par-the meds just give it a boost!