weight loss w/meds?

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Registered: 04-08-2003
weight loss w/meds?
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Sat, 08-11-2007 - 7:34pm
I have just started taking synthroid for hypothyroidism. My symptoms were fatigue and weight gain. Has anyone had success in losing weight after getting thier thyroid regulated? How long did any weight loss seem to take?
Tricia
Tricia

mom to Natalie, Hallie, Abbie and Jace

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 08-11-2007 - 8:41pm

Hi Tricia,


Welcome to our board.


I'm not taking synthroid so I can't address your question from my experience but I'll list our links if you'd like to do some research.


Thyroid Disorders Center:


http://diabetes.health.ivillage.com/thyroiddisorders/index.cfm


Thyroid Disorders – Topic Listing:


http://health.ivillage.com/thyroid/topics/0,,4twl,00.html


 

Calley7

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Registered: 02-12-2007
Sun, 08-12-2007 - 1:51am
I HAVE BEEN ON IT FOR 7 YEARS...3 YEARS DAILY...I HAVEN'T HAS ANY LUCK WITH LOSING THE WEIGHT...IM GOING 6 DAYS TO THE GYM NOW...BUT THAT JUST BEGIN A MONTH AGO...LET ME KNOW HOW IT WORKS OUT 4 U...
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Registered: 09-17-2007
Mon, 09-17-2007 - 11:59pm

I lost about 10 pounds the first month I was on it. I slowed down after that, but I'm still losing about five pounds a month.

I'm only on 50 mcg, though. I have a feeling with my next checkup I'll be bumped up - I'm still having the hair loss.