I had / have mild hyperthyroidism. I went on a supposedly low dose, I was assured, of Carbimazole and have gained a lot of weight, mainly round my middle. I eat well and walk / run between 50-65 miles a week (I have a Fitbit!)
My appt yesterday was rushed as they were running 90 mins late. I explained I was not happy with the weight gain and my endo suggested we swap and put me on Thyroxine as my thyroid is probably now under performing. He told me to continue taking the drugs he had originally given me until we can get the results of a blood test so we could know for sure what dose to give re thyroxine.
As the appt was so rushed I didn't have much chance to discuss much but, frankly, this seems ridiculous. Swapping one sort of meds for another. Surely it's better to just stop or at least lower the 35mg of Carbimazole...?
They tried to take blood after the appt but couldn't so I now have to wait for the GP surgery to do it, which is not until 31st (then I have to wait for the results, telephone consultation etc.)