Posted ByBernice on August 12, 2003 at 16:16:19:
In Reply to: Re: losing weight and hypothyroidism posted byDeedee on July 06, 2003 at 23:47:48:
: I was diagnosed as hypothyroid in Jan 2003. I believe that I have been hypothyroid since I was 2 years old because I have seen documentation that I was overweight at that time and throughout my entire life, I have always been overweight and sluggish. My other siblings are thin. I have never been normal weight so it did not occur to me that there might be a solution to my lifelong problem. A friend brought the possibility of hypothyroidism to my attention. I immediately made an appointment with my doctor who suggested that it was very unlikely that I was hypothyroid. Nevertheless, I was tested and the results showed that my thyroid was low.
: I was placed on Synthroid 50mcg/day and I took it for 60 days. It was difficult to get adjusted to taking pills every morning. I felt like Synthroid did absolutely nothing - none of my symptoms disappeared. I made the decision to stop taking thryoid medication.
: I was wondering if anyone else out there has had a similar experience with Sythroid or if it takes longer to see symptoms disappear when a person has been hypothyroid their entire life and suddenly starts taking medication? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
: -Deedee
Hello deedee,
My name Is bernice i have been hypothyroid for about 18 years i was also on synthroid for about 17 years at first it workrd great for me but about the last 4 years or so i have gained more weight and felt very bad did not haveany energy and i couldn't walk without my legs hurting, anyway last year i started really researching my illness and found a armour thyroid a great medication my legs have stopped hurting and i feel alot better.
Many doctors do not like to prescribe anything but synthroid i was lucky and found a doctor to prescribe me amour thyroid, try checking www.about.com and look under hypothyroidism there should be a doctors list maybe you'll find one in your area GOOD LUCK!!!