Synthroid effects and side effects

[Vania141173]

I've been on Synthroid for a mild case of hypothyroidism for 6 months now. I originally went to the Endocrinologist for sluggishness, hair loss and difficulty losing weight. 3 months into my treatment, the doctor upped my dosage from .75 to .88. Since then, my hair has been falling out in fistfuls! Is this a normal side-effect? Does it subside with time? How long does it take for the thyroid levels to stabilize with Synthroid? Is this something that can be treated naturally? (i.e. iodine, selenium, etc)

[EzoMezo]

Hi guys,

I have started loosing my hair after I started taking thyroid medications and still am losing my hair using .125 synthroid. My doctor ran some tests and found my testosterone levels extremely high. Then as a PhD student, I did some research on my own and found medical articles that state that  high testosterone levels in females is the number one hair loss reason. I believe at this stage  synthroid somehow impacts how my body produces hormones..Ask your doctor to also check your testosterone levels as a possible cause of hair loss.

[GravesLady]

Hair and nails take the longest and are last to heal from all the other symptoms. But they will and do, eventually.

How long does it take for the thyroid levels to stabilize with Synthroid,  is an individual matter. It is not the same for everyone.

can be treated naturally - no! but along with treatment there are things that might help alleviate symptoms and our thyroid issue.