Hypothyroid..when will meds take effect

[NBRyan113]

I have been diagnosed with a thyroid nodule..biopsy came back basicly inconclusive.. we are taking a wait a see, rebiopsy in Oct. I also have want my endo calls subclinical hypothyroid, with possible adrenal insufficiany (pending results of ACTH stimulation test. I have gained over 40 pounds in 2 years..I do eat well, tried weight watchers.. jog half marathon, which i am now trianing for in Oct. Really want to know when to expect some improvment in mood, energy and weight loss? been on 0.025mcgs for 6 weeks, no real increase in TSH, T4 or T3..what now??



This discussion is related to how long till thyroid medication starts to work.

[goolarra]

Please post the actual results of your thyroid bloodwork and include the ranges from your own lab report since these vary from lab to lab (both sets of labs would be good, if you have them).  It can take up to six weeks for new meds or any meds changes to COMPLETELY take effect.  25 mcg is a very low dose, so it's quite possible that you need a meds increase before you will feel better.  If your labs have hardly changed, it's a very good indication that you need a higher dose.  Have you had thyroid antibody testing...TPOab (thyroid peroxidase antibody, sometimes calle "microsomal" on lab reports) and TGab (thyroglobulin antibody)?

[tweetygirl1969]

My experience with the nodule, I had cancer though. I took less than 2 weeks for my med to work.  Maybe they you increase dosage?