get rid of my stretch marks
To be honest... 2 years ago

Some of the people complaining about stretch marks on this site have no idea…I have a thyroid problem that caused me to gain 50 lbs in a little less than a week. I have long fire engine red slashes across my stomach, on my thighs, and under my arms. They cluster in little groups and they’re almost impossible to get rid of. My whole life I’ve been a comfortable weight and this has completely ruined my self image. I don’t even want to have sex with my boyfriend anymore because I’m so embarassed. He just wants them gone so that I’ll feel comfortable because appearently they don’t bother him.

Cocoa Butter isn’t working. I need help.



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thyroid

hey,
my mom has a thyroid problem. Her whole life she has been swinging from extremely thin to rather chunky and she only found out last year when she went down to 7 stone. Basically she thinks i may have this problem too as it is hereditary so I am going to see the doctors. Have u seen a doctor about ur thyroid problem cos if u loose the weight the stretch marks will probably go away with it.

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Unforunately...

Money’s so tight right now I can barely take care of myself, let alone spend hundreds of dollars. It’s a pity that things like that have to be so expensive.
Maybe someday though, thank you. :]

don’t know if this will make ya feel any better but in same boat- doc put me on prednasone Steriods (spelling) for gout arthritis I’ve gained 50lbs in just a few months + low thyoid !!! can’t quit the steriods or gout comes back so bad it cripples me!! good luck & GOD bless to ya

Feeling for you...

I am in the same boat. I am 23 years old and about 2 years ago, I weighed 115. I gained 60 lbs in a couple months and then kept gaining. I am now at 193. It’s affected my health, my sex life, my husband’s sex life and my ability to conceive at this point…all because of hypothyroidism. I told my doctor about the stretch marks and the first thing she did was put me on Synthroid for my thyroid…then told me to try and get my weight down. She said the stretch marks will fade (and won’t be red, but more of a whiteish which I can deal with) and then if I still want to get rid of them, she will prescribe me something. So I guess get on some thyroid meds and then talk to your doctor about a weightloss plan and a prescription for the marks.

Oh, Synthroid

Been on it for nine months. Funny thing is, the weight came while I was on the medication. I’m on a low everything diet and having gained 80 pounds, at a very uncomfortable 220, I’m feeling extremely hopeless.


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