Newbie needs some help

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-23-2007
Newbie needs some help
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Fri, 03-23-2007 - 9:10am

Hello,

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in early January of this year. I am currently taking 150MCG (cut in half) of Levothyroxin once each morning about an hour before I eat breakfast. I have yet to get my levels rechecked since my initial diagnosis, but I plan on doing so today or Monday.

How long does it take to start feeling better? I worry if anything, I am feeling worse. I have gained about twenty pounds since I started taking the drug, I am exhausted even more than usual and just have no energy. Is it possible that the drug is making me worse?

I'm also worried that with my thyroid condition, I'll never get this weight off. Last summer I remember exercising five times a week and eating a very healthy diet for months, with no weight coming off. I just seem to keep gaining more and more, especially since I started this medication.

Any advice? Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-06-2003
Sat, 03-24-2007 - 6:42pm
Hello,
I can understand frustration but be patient I am trying to but mine is a whole new ballgame.Also watch what you are eating soy foods and too mcuh broccoli can interfere with your levels.Just take one day at a time and it wilget better.
axsai

Axsai

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 03-24-2007 - 10:48pm

Hi tunarubber,


Welcome to our board.


As axsai has said, it will get better.

 

Calley7