hypothyroid still cant lose weight levoxyl

veltre · Newbie Joined: 22 Jun 2005 Posts: 11

I gained so much weight before I even realized I was suffering from hypothyroidism. I was desperately trying to get rid of it with no success and I was really devoted to it. It is after so many attempts that I have sought medical help and they put me on tests and finally prescribed levoxyl. But the thing is after 4 months of levoxyl, not a pound down. AM I doing something wrong? What are your experiences?

trbovich · Newbie Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 14

Well, you didn’t mention if you have been on a diet since starting levoxyl. You can’t use levoxyl just to lose weight. Levothyroxine is a slow-acting hormone and it may take several weeks before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. Are you having regular blood check ups? You should, in order to see if this dosage suits you!

katiefreid · Newbie Joined: 09 Feb 2007 Posts: 1

Hey,

I have been on levoxyl since I was about 16 so it has been 5 or 6 years. I still feel awful being on it. I blood tests and they say they are fine. I am tired all the time, I don't get regular periods and I am gaining weight. I don't eat nearly as much as most people and I work out but I keep gaining weight. Also, I am trying to get pregnant but without having regular cycles it is making it a bit hard. We have been trying for over a year now and nothing. I don't know what to do about any of it. Any suggestions?

Katie
katiefried@yahoo.com

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To Katie,
I am no expert, but I can relate to your situation (a little). I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My doc put me on Levoxyl, but after 2 months on it, I still wasn't feeling any better and still had all the symptoms I had before (weakness, fatigue, hair loss, etc). So, I was so desperate I decided to double my dose (take 2 25mcg pills instead of just the one my doc prescribed). Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not advising you to go do this or anything, but all I am saying, is that I talked to my doc about the fact that I had been taking double the dose for 2 weeks and he was shocked and said he would have never done that (because my levels were in the normal range at 25mcg), but 2 months later I just got re-tested again and my levels are "in a very, very good range" and I feel 100 times better. Again, I'm not saying you should double your dose or anything, all I am saying is that it is VERY possible that even though you are "in the normal range," you are still not at the right range for YOUR body (each person's level is different and the normal range is a very wide range), so I would talk to your doc asap and if he won't listen and isn't willing to try changing your dose until you feel better, then I would keep trying different docs until you find one that is. Again, though, I am no medical professional, so these are just my personal opinions. Also, from what I understand hypothyroidism does cause infertility, so if your levels are still not right for your body, then that could also be the reason why you are having a tough time conceiving (and it could take up to a year after you are on the right dose until you are able to conceive, which is good anyway, because having an off-balance thyroid during your pregnancy--whether hypothyroid or hyperthyroid can negatively affect the baby's development).

Hope this helps,
Jenn

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I also doubled my dosage for awhile. I got worried that I might be harming myself, and stopped. I never told my doctor what I was doing. I did feel better, though.

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My doctor put me on 25 mcg and I was still feel fatigue and moody so I ask her to raise my dosage and she change it to 75 mcg and I feel alot better.

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Hi everyone. I'm just wanting to see if i'm not alone on this struggle. I'm 21 and i was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when i was 18. Before that i never had regular period ever! but i had them. since my operation, i only have them if i take some kind of progesterone or birth control. The funny thing is i don't need birth control becauase my husband and i have been having unprotected sex for almost 6 years and never got pregnant. I have done everything to try to lose weight. It's so hard and i'm really startin to just give up. I've even taken phenteremine. I don't know what else to do. Also my husband and i really really want children. I know i'm young and everyone always says there is time, but if i haven't conceived yet, what ar emy chances of ever. Also i'm takin 150mcg of synthroid What do i do?

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I have just been diagnosed with underactive thyroid, starting on 25mg I have found that my hands, feet and knees are warming up a treat but I still have the depression and mood swings, I take the medication as stated but it is early days only 2 weeks so there is an improvement.

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just over a year ago i began to put on weight, despite running marathons and having a fantastic diet... finally about about six months ago i was diagnosed with an underactiv thyroid and adrenal exhaustion and am now on whole thyroid (a combination of t3 and t4) yet despite my symptoms reducing and no longer having to slleep 14 hours each day I still havent lost any weight, and if anything have continued to put it on.... i dont know what to do anymore and am so frustrated... have gone from just over 9 stone(60 kg ) to just over 12 stone (80kg)... does any one have any ideas as i am almost at my wits end.

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I also have hypothyroid and watch/count every calorie I place in my mouth. I used to be 106 lbs. and within 8 months I have gained over 10 lbs.

I've had hypothyroid for over 10 years (since I was 15 and was 92 lbs. @ the time and skyrocketed to 129lbs.) and now its been harder than ever to lose weight.

I struggle with this every day of my life and the worst part is I exercise about 4x a week. I am not sure how to lose the weight?

If anyone has any idea, opinion, HELP # to a thyroid nutritionist?
I would certainly appreciate it!

hypothyroid still cant lose weight levoxyl

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