competing in fitness with hypothyroidism

[KateEQ]

I have recently been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid, and have been regulated through taking synthroid. In under 3 months I have noticed somewhat of a change in my body (fat reduction as a response to cardio, and an increased ability to gain muscle mass). I have changed my diet slightly (which generally follows the "clean eating" fitness norms) by reducing grainy carbs, and only using fruits and veggies to get carbs after my breakfast oatmeal.
I have been training seriously for about 2 years with the intent to compete, and became so discouraged by my body's inability to change despite all my efforts that I eventually gave up the idea of competing. Now that I have figured out the problem and fixed it, I am getting more optimistic.
I am wondering if anyone has been through this, has a success story to share, or any tips about what worked for them to see results with hypothyroidism, especially at the time of starting medication.
Thanks, and I hope to hear from you soon

 

[Hoss]

It's great that you've made some good gains, now taking the medication. Some people abuse this med to make even better gains, which could hurt your thyroid even more. With enough work you could probably compete, but I'm not sure that 2 years of training is enough, maybe you're special though lol. The only adive I have is to follow the doctor's instructions with the medication, and even make conversation to the pharmacist about it to make sure of everything the prescriber said.