Thyroid is growing in size...Normal?

[medicmommy]

Hi folks! So, so far so good, I think. I'm feeling pretty darn good and the excess weight is beginning to fall off. I've been on the thyroid support supplements and other vitamins for 2 months, 10,000 units of D3 for 6 months, and 25 mcg of Synthroid for 9 days. About two weeks before starting the Synthroid my thyroid was beginning to enlarge, and it is continuing to do so. It is a bit firm but not sore. Is this common with Hashi patients and will the Synthroid shrink it back down? Is this something I should be concerned about? Thanks all! ~MM

[medicmommy]

Thanks Lady!
I had a thyroid U/S about 4 years ago -before I was hypo, but not lately. The synthroid may be starting to work  metabolically -my body temp is running higher, but it is still inconsistent.
Thanks, I will keep an eye on the inflammation. For now, it just makes my neck feel fat. Other than that, no problems. Thanks for your feedback!~MM

[goolarra]

It's not unusual for the thyroid to enlarge (goiter) due to Hashi's.  It's going to take your Synthroid a while to help reduce that, especially since you're on a pretty low dose.  Your thyroid is inflamed due to the antibodies.  I wouldn't be too concerned.  Have you had a thyroid U/S?  It might be a good idea to do so so that you have baseline data for comparison later on.  Of course, if the inflamation should impact either breathing or swallowing, get immediate help.