[Amber C]

i was just diagnosed with an hyperactive thyroid and i've lost a lot of weight because of this will the medicine i take make me gain weight? and what are other side effects of the medicine? (not sure what kind of medicine im going to be taking yet.)also, is an hyperactive thyroid common?

[siiri_luukin]

Thyroid issues in general are fairly common, but usually it's Hypoactive Thyroid. Hyperactive Thyroid is a little less common, but happens nonetheless. Your medicine will help to slow down the Thyroid activity, which in turn will help you gain weight. Ask your doctor some more questions.

[daniella]

the thyroid medicine won't make you gain weightbut if your already over weight its so hard to loosewait while taking the pill.hyperactive thyroid is common and don't worry ifyou didn't get it Treated in time you could’ve suffered very severe problems in the future.you will most likely be on a pill called cinthroid(sin-thror-de).good luck !daniella

[hoob]

hyper active thyroid is not uncommon. increased thyroid hormone level makes you eat a lot and still lose weight. I guess you won't be gaining much weight if you take your medication (you have to check it out), but you risk a lot of trouble if you don't take it.

[shri001]

Symptoms
Hyperthyroidism, the cause of an overactive thyroid, more typically affects women between the ages of twenty and fourty, but men can also construct this condition. The symptoms of this thyroid condition can be fearful.
Symptoms can include:
• Muscle weakness
• Trembling hands
• quick heartbeat
• tiredness
• Weight failure
• Diarrhea or frequent bowel movements
• peevishness and anxiety
• image problems
• Menstrual irregularities
• Intolerance to heat and increased sweating
• Infertility