Struggling to gain muscle
Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2021 and took methimazole for about a year. My doctor eventually said it was under control, and I stopped treatment. Since then, I’ve been living pretty normally.
Earlier this year, I started going to the gym consistently, but I’ve noticed I’m not gaining muscle at all despite regular workouts and effort. At the same time, I’ve had some symptoms come back like weight loss, hair loss, and maybe some mental health dips.
It made me wonder if my thyroid might be acting up again. I’m planning to get checked, but I recently moved to a new country so I’ll be seeing a different doctor.
For those who’ve experienced a relapse:
- Did it affect your ability to build muscle?
- Was going back on medication enough to fix it?
- Has anyone gone for surgery, and did that improve things long-term (especially physically)?
Would really appreciate hearing your experiences, especially related to fitness and muscle gain. Thanks!