Also, I do have some thyroid issues( and yes I've had those tests run. All good) but I wonder how nicotine can or does affect thyroid and adrenals
I have hyperthyroidism that was diagnosed more than 20 years ago. My meds had long been regulated, and I was staying at my usual weight of 115-117lbs.
for years. I gradually switched to vaping and got off my 42 year smoking habit, over a period of 2 months. Had my last smoke Jan 14, 2014. Doctor was thrilled and gave me a big "high 5"!
However, I have progressively gained weight since then, my energy level has dropped tremendously, my hair has gotten thinner, and I've not changed
anything else (foods I eat, exercise I get, etc.), other than I quit the smokes and only vape now! Have discussed the constant on-going weight gains with my endochronologist numerous times since Jan 2014. He says the quitting smoking has altered my metabolism, which has accounted for my weight gains. He will NOT change my meds, despite the changes I'm going through that indicate my thyroid has also been affected. I even insisted on many more detailed bloodwork tests, and he still won't change anything! Says I'm fine the way I am!
I now routinely weigh 135-137 pounds any time I weigh myself! I'm extremely frustrated, and fed up with the gains, loss of energy, and other changes. So, I know what you're feeling!
I even sought the advice of another endo. He agrees with my regular endo unfortunately. I don't know what else to do. They both insist on basing my medication levels, on the standard
old scale for what the TSH test results show. They won't alter my meds based on what
my body is telling them about which level of meds is best for me...and was for years!
I wish you luck. I know I'll always vape, and will never, ever have another cigarette. But, the things I'm experiencing since quitting...are not acceptable.