Weight Gain with Synthroid

[Lenapewoman]

I want to know if Thyromine or any other herbal or natural suppliment can be taken in place of Synthroid. Sind I have been on 75 mgs of Synthroid for the last 2 years I have gained 30 lbs. I am a life long exerciser. I walk 2-3 miles a day, do pilates, and ab work outs and eat a healthy diet low in fats, and avoid processed meats. The weight gain is predominantly in the mid section. I have never had such a spare tire in my life and it began shortly after taking Synthroid. The Doctors say Synthroid does not cause weight gain, but the scale does not lie. The only thing that changed in my life was the Synthroid and then the weight gain began. Why do the Doctors deny Synthroid is causing my weight gain?


This discussion is related to Weight Gain and Big Bloated Stomach on .35 Synthroid.

[cl10]

You sound like you are a poor T4(inactive thyroid hormone) converter. T4 converts to the T3 (active thyroid hormone...this is the one that is needed for the metabolism). Because Synthroid does not contain all 3 you are not getting all you need. Poor T4 converters need all 3. I would suggest trying dessicated thyroid...which most doctors dont want to try because they come up with a bunch of excuses, remember they want to push the big pharmaceutical drugs, which Synthroid is one.  Try Westhroid or Nature Thyroid or Armour. Some doctors don't want to try it because it is a compound and they will try to tell you that the dosage is not stable. Here is the thing though Synthroid DOES NOT WORK FOR EVERYONE...we are not one pill fits all, just like we are not one size fits all. At the very least if a patient request that their doctor at least tries them on dessicated thyroid that doctor should listen to his patient. After all it is your body and your health...not his. It is not like you are asking for an illegal substance. Also I would also suggest that you get on Facebook and join the group..Thyroid Sexy it is very informative and has been a great help to me. Here is some info on dessicated thyroid and some other website info.

http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/highlights-from-endo-2013/desiccated-thyroid-extract-a-safe-alternative-to-levothyroxine-in-hypothyroidism  

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/drug-thyroid_desiccated/article_em.htm

[gimel]

That post from NINA776 was the only one she ever posted on this Forum, and appears to be spam, rather than viable info.  I would suggest you read further in the thread the reply from goolarra, and don't even consider switching from your thyroid meds, to an over-the-counter supplement.  

If you are still having some concerns about being hypothyroid, as I suspect you might, if you will please post your thyroid related test results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report, along with symptoms you may be having, members will be glad to assess the adequacy of your testing and treatment.  

[DBB2323]

Hi Ive been on Tirosint 125mcg for Hypo for the last 6 months, do u think I could get off my script & take the supplements fromn GNC that u recommended? Please reply to: ***@**** and I really appreciate your help.

[goolarra]

Girgletown hasn't been on the forum in a long time, so it's unlikely you'll get an answer from her.

It might be best if you go to the top of the page, click the orange "Post a Question" button and start your own, new thread so that we can address your concerns individually.

When you do, please post recent thyroid labs with reference ranges (vary lab to lab and have to come from your own lab report).  Those will give us a better idea of the direction in which to point you.

Please also include a brief meds history and symptoms in detail.

[gimel]

This is a very old thread, and it is very unlikely that you will get a response from girgletown.  I'll be glad to give you my opinion, but before doing so, would you please post your thyroid test results and reference ranges shown on the lab report.  Also, if you have been tested for Vitamin A, D, B12 and ferritin, please post those and their ranges as well.  What symptoms are you having?

[Pats2810]

I've been struggling with hashi for 7 years. I have been on and off synthroid and the generic brand and I feel like crap! I am scheduling a appt with the doctor to try to get cymotel. Can I ask you what dosage you started off in cymotel?