I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in the fall of 2006. I have been on .75 mcg once daily since then. I have to admit that my lethargy and fatigue subsided greatly, but I also had an iron deficiency that was diagnosed at the same time and I now take an iron supplement twice a day. My thyroid bloodwork has been fine, however, I have noticed that I have gained an addition 10-15 pounds and while I have always had a weight problem, my stomach seems more bloated than ever before. I have been taking an iodine supplement and have weaned off the synthroid. I have been off it for only a week or so, and I feel a lot less bloated already. My boyfriend said he has read all kinds of terrible side effects Synthroid has on your body.
I'm really confused.