I gained weight too. I started taking it to lose weight because I thought my thyroid wasn't functioning. It's awful
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My doctor says the same thing. I have been on Synthroid 25 mg for 12 plus years and I have gain a tremendous amount of weight. One of the side effects that is listed on the drug information sheet you receive from the pharmacy states that it causes weight gain. I don't know where the doctors are getting their information.
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tell me if Synthroid cause weight gain in the abdomen area. I have lost weight according to the scales but my stomach is enormous.
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I'm 39 and have been on Synthroid for almost 2 years. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease in my teens and my thyroid flipped to hypo just 2 years ago. I've always been slim. Since taking Synthroid I cannot fit into any of my clothes, I've gained 20 pounds And my belly is always bloated. I work out hard, train with a trainer and eat very healthy, and even my trainer is stumped why I can't get the weight off. Is there an alternative medication to Synthroid that won't make you gain weight? It is making me depressed.
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Ask your Doctor about Cytomel. I take it along with Synthroid but my Dr. tells me that it will help me lose weight. We shall see. Good luck!
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What do you suggest I do to avoid the weight gain?
I’m a vegetarian eating only fish with fruit & veggies
I’m a vegetarian eating only fish with fruit & veggies
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Hello I am going through this problem. I have been searching for a natural solution but have found none that work. Can you share your recommendations
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Im going through the same thing. I've been on synthroid for almost a year now and ever since I've started taking it I've gained lots of weight in my stomach, hips, thighs and arms... I have so many new stretch marks and I'm becoming very depressed over it because I already struggle with my weight.. now I have this going on.. and I'm having a hard time losing it now. glad I'm not the only one...
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yes I have lost about 15 pounds in the last two weeks! I was on it for over a year, I have Hashimotos, and this medicine made things worse! I know I need an alternative, but for now my water weight and fat around my belly are all going away! My MD wouldn't take me off and said all thyroid medication is the same! She's fired! My fatigue isn't as bad and my hunger is very suppressed!! Take charge, only you know how you feel!!
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Interested to hear more. The pills are really effecting me side effects and would prefer to do it naturally would like to hear what kinds of foods I need to eat more and ect.
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I went to the doctor a month ago and he did my bloodwork and said I am still within normal range but on the low end for my thyroid producing hormone. He put me on 75mcg of Synthroid. I have BALLOONED! Everything I eat I retain. I went from 127 to 142 in 4 weeks. I am puffy. None of my clothes fit. I'm on day 4 of not taking this medication and am still constipated. Yes I have cut out gluten.
I work out 5-6 times a week. I do a couple hours of cardio and boxing/strenth training. I have always been healthy and active and usually sit around 125.
Please help. I'm searching the internet for answers because I can't see my doctor for another week. I don't want to go out in public because i'm ashamed of how I look right now. Literally I look like im pregnant and cellulite seems to be appearing all over my thighs and everything is puffy! How long for things to regulate or how do I lose this water?
I work out 5-6 times a week. I do a couple hours of cardio and boxing/strenth training. I have always been healthy and active and usually sit around 125.
Please help. I'm searching the internet for answers because I can't see my doctor for another week. I don't want to go out in public because i'm ashamed of how I look right now. Literally I look like im pregnant and cellulite seems to be appearing all over my thighs and everything is puffy! How long for things to regulate or how do I lose this water?
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I have been on 100 mg. daily of levothyroxine for 7 months and I have gained 51 pounds. My stomach is HUGH!!!!! This can't be normal. HELP ME!!!!
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I have been on Synthroid since i was 18.and am now 59. I only gained weight this year when I went from 75 -100 microgram and switched back to T4 only after adverse effects of Cytomel. My stomach is constantly bloated. My thyroid has been completely suppressed and now the size of a pea…i contacted someone years ago who suggested all sorts of supplements from
Zinc to ashwaganda, which did nothing. I also wound up in emerg. So , fruit and vegetables ( of which I eat regularly), are going to rejuvenate my thyroid and get me off Synthroid. Hmmmm
Zinc to ashwaganda, which did nothing. I also wound up in emerg. So , fruit and vegetables ( of which I eat regularly), are going to rejuvenate my thyroid and get me off Synthroid. Hmmmm
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