I read that people with FM often have hypothyroidism, and I do too. The thyroid hormone tells your cells to have a certain degree of metabolism. So some cells don't have any hormone,or the cell is getting the less strong hormone version, & you'll have slow metabolism. That's why endocrinologists help people to lose weight. My old rheumie was right by an endocrinologist, and had a shared waiting room. lots of people waiting to get to see endo for loss. i know cause I'ld watch the staff stocking the cabinet behind reception with weight loss stuff he also sold. Finally found a doc to treat mine, when I learned more about why mine could have been managed better. I've lost close to 40 lbs. My clothes are not binding down on my gut anymore. The funniest benefit is that my IPAD used to fall into a wedge at a fat roll and my body fat would send a heat signal to the bottom keys of keyboard or apps., & mess me up. hardly ever happens now. You could see if you have any of the symptoms, like being cold. Cold c is beause of slow metabolism, but I don't know how much weight gained changes the temperature of an indivual with low thyroid. Post edited by: BlancaAg, at: 08/30/2012 09:35 PM Slow, Calming, Deep Breaths,
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