My levothyroxine side effects

[AppleJacs]

I have been on my Levothyroxine for 3 weeks.
The first week, I felt a bit crazy, jittery when I tried to lay down to sleep and so on.
Now I am very tired, I wasn't even tired before I knew I had a thyroid issue and was put on the stuff. I just don't understand why I feel worse taking something rather than feel better than what I thought of as I was feeling just fine before.
And I have a strange lingering after taste in my mouth all day?

[BonnieMek]

Quick update:  4 days on Synthroid and vitamin D supplements.  The most noticeable changes have been unexpected: a return to previous skin texture and the ability to perspire again.  
I did not realize how smooth and dry my skin had become--lacking in oils--before this medication.  Had chalked it up to getting older.  I now wake up in the morning with the usual "oils" on my face, whereas before I had absolutely none.  
About the perspiration:  last month I was in a room of people that were hot and perspiring like crazy, and I was cool as a cucumber.  (That seems like a good thing, I know, but it got me worried about my cooling system.  I realized I hardly ever sweat anymore!)  Anyway, you will be happy to know that I had a good, old-fashioned sweat yesterday.  :)  I knew that would make you happy.  
Sending thoughts and prayers out for all of you struggling with this.  Will post again soon.  Please post your progress as well.  Thanks!

[BonnieMek]

Hi Brucergoldberg,  I do take my medication right before bed.  I wonder if that helps me not feel any "yuckies?"  Let us know how it goes.  

[BonnieMek]

Last thing today, I promise....I forgot to mention another side effect so far...uncomfortable breast tenderness.  Hoping it will go away.  Thoughts?

[Brucergoldberg]

I don't know about the breast thing, but I get pains everywhere.  Anywhere there is a pre existing condition such as back or foot pain, it gets worse.

I'm a guy and sure some of the ladies will chime in, but if it were me I would not miss my next check up to give me reassurance.

[PeggySue1978]

Hi, I am new to this group (as of this evening) and also just started taking levothroxine today as well.  I have some of the same symptoms of several of you, but wondered if anybody experienced weight gain and the inability to lose it.  I have ALWAYS been a size 4 and in the last couple of years started putting on weight and working out, dieting NOTHING worked.  I also had the sleeping soundly for 4 hours and then waking up at 4 or 5 in the morning; listlessness during the day; going through the horrible sweats (which have slowed down considerably) just to name a few.
I was talking to a couple of my high school friends and they both have thyroid issues.  They suggested my dr. do some blood work, she did, and the results came in.  
I sure could use some encouragement, especially about the weight issue...I don't eat much at all and I have been told by my personal trainer that this medication will help control the disorder....
Thanks everybody!

[Brucergoldberg]

Peggy sue,

Please post a new topic and include all your lab work.  Be sure to post ad much as possible so the good folks on here can help you.  Welcome.