Posted ByChery Seys on November 12, 2003 at 22:35:02:
In Reply to: Re: losing weight and hypothyroidism posted byAudrey on October 20, 2003 at 21:41:48:
: : : 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
: : Deedee,
: : My doctor has just placed me on sythroid because of my underactive thyroid. I know that you have to at least be on it for about 8 weeks before anything happens. You should just take it anyway and give it a chance,even if it dosent help you to lose weight, it is helping maintain the thyroid gland. Its a lifelong med dont give up.
I was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago. It is true it takes a few weeks to notice a difference. Keep in mind this is NOT a weight loss pill! Taking the med will regulate you so losing weight isnt as hard as it was. I noticed changes after a few days. My joints didnt hurt as much and I had more energy and didnt feel as "down" as I was feeling.Results are different for everyone. I have to go back and get blood drawn to see if my numbers have changed. If not then they will up the dosage.
I have a neighbor who is on synthroid and she is skinny as a rail. I think its rare in her case, but seriously, this wont help anyone loose weight, it will just make it easier than before.