Synthroid weight loss dosage
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My wife was diagnised as hypothyroid several years ago, although she had no antibodies. She started taking 75 MCG of Synthroid, and has been taking it ever since. Despite irregular periods, she was able to get pregnant and he had a healthy baby (she continued the synthroid thruogh pregnancy and her levels were normal).
However, 14 months after the baby was born she is exhibiting many sympoms of HYPERthyroidism -- sleeplessness, weight loss, and significant anxiety.
I was diagnoxed with Graves disease in 2005. I had a thyroid ablation in November of 05 and began to feel better quickly with the help of a beta-blocker. AFter 6 mos. I was taken off the beta-blocker because my TSH levels were where I could be medicated with an artificial thyroid medication. I was given Synthroid but I don't remember the dosage. My dosage was changed probably 3 times over the next year, and each time I gained probably 15 or 20 pounds.
So many people say they've gained weight on Synthroid but has anyone lost weight after getting OFF Synthroid? I've gained a ton of weight on Synthroid but I tried Nature-Throid and that didnt work at all so Im kind of stuck with it but wonder if I should keep trying to find something else. If it's any different weight-wise on other meds..
Has anyone heard that the dosage is based on your weight? My numbers are perfect, according to the doctor, however, I am always tired, have reflux problems that the gastro doesn't understand why, I am constantly having hard stools, not gaining or losing weight, and getting very frustrated. I keep thinking I need my dosage raised but no one will listen to me. Am I thinking the right way or not? Help! Need your advise.
My doctor only tests my TSH level and two and half weeks ago it was 21 on Sept. 20th, 2011. That is when I went from 88mcg to 112mcg. My symptoms started going on two weeks ago. And my doctor's office acts highly unusual regarding my labs. They rarely show me or even tell me my TSH level. They simply have constantly changed my medicine for nearly three years at some points every 6 weeks.
ve posted here before after expiencing bouts of what felt like hyperthyroidism - anxiety, sinus tachy, insomina, weight loss (more than 10lbs), blood pressure spikes, etc. These symtpoms have been on and off since last November (07). Since then my synthyroid dosage has been dropped from 137mcg/day to 100mcg (5 times a week). I still can not put back on the weight and recently began experiencing the racing heart (usually in the morning) - worse when climbing the stairs to work.
It has for me. I just have no appetite. I'm hoping that turns around once my levels are up!
I had the exact same problem of severe toe/foot/lower leg cramps that sometimes scared me. These started a couple of years after I started Synthroid. (The Synthroid saved me.) But my doctor should have told me what two of my friends told me who take Sythroid--that I needed to take Magnesium. Within a week or two the cramps were all gone, and my fatigue level was better. I'm SO THANKFUL! (I always take the Mag.
I was diagnosed with Grave's Disease when I was 19 years old - I had a total thyroidectomy in May 2005. In January of this year, I started dieting and including exercise in my daily routine. I have lost a little over 50 lbs.
The past two weeks, I have been having angioedema and hives, feeling gittery and experience mood swings. I had blood work done earlier this week and have been moved from 110 mcg to 125 mcg.
Can you explain the change in dosage?
Most on T4 (Synthroid) need the morning TSH around 1.0 to stop gaining weight. You probably started gaining weight on the Synthroid because your thyroid gland was suddenly getting a little bit of hormone so it didn't have to work as hard because it was getting supplemented, but not with enough Synthroid. Most likely you need an increase in the dosage, but you were away. Usually the dosage is adjusted every 6 weeks until the proper dosage is found, then its tested every 3, 6, or 12 months.
Does everyone gain weight with Hashimotos and hypothyroid. It is so depressing. I am thinking on going on WW or Nutrisystem, but will I lose weight if my thyroid is still screwed up? I have low motility too when it comes to digestion too. Took the sitz test and an average person can poop out the beads in 2 days and it took 7 for me.
What have other done? I am frustrated!
ve developed nothing but side effects from acid reflux to brain fog, hair loss, weight gain, and extreme fatigue. My doctor agreed Armour would be a good try and she started me at 120 mcg because she said that it's not usually exactly the same dosage and we'd check blood work in 4 weeks. Is this a good starting point?
2/ Is it common to GAIN weight while taking Synthroid? If so, how hard to go back to normal weight and after how long?
3/ Is it more difficult to get pregnant while on Synthroid?
4/ Is it a given that once someone start taking Synthroid (or any other thyroid med for hypo), it's for life?
5/ should i have my baby tested for thyroid problems?
Would love to read your experiences and feedback.
thanks!
hyponofun :(
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My doctor put me on
88 mg. synthroid 6 days a week and 5mg. cytomel twice a day. I have more energy but I am still gaining weight. Any suggestions? I really am getting frustrated by this dieting and weight gain.
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m working with my PCP and cardiologist to reduce the current 150 mcg of Synthroid due to tachycardia and other hyper symptoms (weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue, irritability). What would you suggest as my targets for TSH, T4 and Synthroid dose? Could you recommend an Endocrinologist in Tampa?
Thanx again!!
After removal of pheochromocytomas and total neck disection I was put on 125 of Synthroid. I started gaining weight very fast (went from 137lb to 150lb within 2 months - huge deal considering that have been the same weigh +/-3 for over 8 years). I also started to become very depressed. I was switched to 112 Synthroid and 5 Cytomel. The weight stabilized at 142lb - great! However, the depression is still here, I still get tired, and my toes and fingers get uncontrollably cold lately.
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