What kind of disorders cause weight gain?

I have been dieting and exercising like a damn fool and NOTHING is taking my weight off. I know that muscle weighs more than fat but this is just wrong.

My thryroid test is coming back at a titer of 3, and the doc isnt sure if she wants to use synthroid. I am at my wits end... anyone else in the same boat?

I am on a 1700 cal diet, and walk half mile.... and do low impact aerobics.

I have RA and fibromyalgia.

I have also had a hysterectomy / still have my ovaries.

My Mom is on Elavil, and cannot lose weight. Any chance you're on Elavil or Prednisone? That's all I can think of. I don't know how old you are, but I know if you're going through or have gone through menopause, it can be REALLY hard to lose weight.
Sorry, that's all I got!! Good luck to you!! That must be very frustrating. I wouldn't give up. Try acupuncture, or holistic medicine. Good luck again. :)

Try eating 6 small meals a day. When you do not eat your metabolism slows down. I thought i was going to get fat. i went through a eating spurt. All i did was eat. I ended up losing 20lbs. because my body was constantly working to burn everything i ate. Any chance your diabetic? Report It

I'd have to say.....eating.

Well, it could be hypercortisolism..... aka Cushing's. You could ask your doctor about it and they can run some tests. I would also say hypothyroidism, but if you've had thyroid tests already, it would show up there.