Severe bloating and thyroid meds

[tracey1057]

I have hypo thyroid and was put on synthoroid generic in April. Levels back to normal and goiter had shrunk. For the last 2 weeks I have been bloating so bad I can't wear my pants by the end of the day. I can fast on liquids or eat doesn't matter I blow up! Ironically a friend on fb is having the same problem. She has been through more tests than I have, and they haven't figured out why she looks 6 months pregnant by the end of the day. We started sharing our mutual SEVERE bloating stories and come to find out we both our taking thyroid meds.

Along with this severe bloating my thyroid has grown back to its huge size Iam tired all the time and have gained about 10 pounds. TSH is in the low side of normal now.

Any suggestions or anyone have the same problems?

[tracey1057]

Also having colonocscopy on Wednesday for the bloating issues, fun fun.

I changed to Crestor for cholesterol so looking at that as possible culprit for bloating. Otherwise all meds are pretty much the same.

[tracey1057]

That's all I have Barb, does it help?

[tracey1057]

TSH - Drawn: 09-27-2013 10:10am - Revision #0 Status: F
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Test Normal Abnormal Ref.Range Units Status Options
TSH  
5.70 H
0.27-4.20 uIU/mL Final View Recent |  
Treatment of adult patients with a TSH level
between 3.50 -10.00 uIU/mL should be patient
specific based on clinical symptoms and
cardiovascular risk factors.

TSH below 2.50 uIU/mL is optimal for pregnancy.

FREE T4 - Drawn: 09-27-2013 10:10am - Revision #0 Status: F
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FREE T4   1.02 0.80-1.80 ng/dL Final View Recent |  

T3 TOTAL - Drawn: 09-27-2013 10:10am - Revision #0 Status: F
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Test Normal Abnormal Ref.Range Units Status Options
T3 TOTAL   101 80-200 ng/dL Final View Recent |  

[Barb135]

Really??   I tend to have more bloating when I eat strawberries, but then I have diverticulitis, and with that, strawberries are usually not recommended.

We're all different, and I'm all for whatever works... lol

[AJWS6]

Hi Tracey, I alway's have digestive bloating with med adjustment.  I read the other night, strawberries help relieves bloating.  So, I went out and bought some, ate 4 to 5 large ones daily, amazingly 4 day's later, after expelling tons of gas, bloating has subside.  I was in shock how much gas was stuck in my digestive system.  Give it a try.  

[Barb135]

I can't imagine that the increase in dosage would cause your stomach to increase in size after only one dose, since it takes up to 4-6 weeks for the dose to even take effect.  

What are the reference ranges for your FT4 and TT3?