I tried Atkins 9 months ago and was diagnosed with hypothyroidism the first week. I don't believe the lo-carbing was the cause due to the time frame. I went off Atkins shortly thereafter for other reasons.

I am NOT on any thyroid medications due to a current lack of insurance/money and have noticed a substantial weight gain in the last 6 months. I am planning on joining the lo-carb WOL again this Friday but have a bit of fear that lo-carbing will only create more problems w/my thyroid. Is this a substantiated fear? I really don't want to throw my body way outta whack.. just lose a hundred pounds or so

Any thoughts you may have on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!