weight gain with hypothyroid

[mindyh123]

is weight gain from hypothroid fat,water or fluid? i havent taken my med in 2 weeks and am having alittle weight gain. how long for that to go away after taking meds?

[mindyh123]

thank you everyone-im back to normal now!! doesnt take long  thank goodness

[mindyh123]

I did not realize it was 4 hrs, maybe ill take it at night before bed, then there should be nooo problem

[kdavidson_39_nc70]

Hello my bottle says to not take vitamins or minerals for 4 hours after taking levothyroxin.

[mindyh123]

FYI 4 days later and no more constipation and the weight is coming off.

[mindyh123]

yes your right i am taking it seperate now and calcium does interfere. thamk you

[flyingfool]

Just a thought but you may want to take your Thyroid meds separate from other vitamins.

I believe that calcium can affect the absorption of thyroid medication.

[mindyh123]

i have a built in forgetter!!

[mindyh123]

i procrastinated getting it refilled ,then it slipped my mind,i also take daily vitamins,so i wasnt missing that tiny pill because i was taking things,(wasnt missing it until constipation,weight gain etc kicked in) then i was like oh yea my synthroid! shame on me

[Barb135]

Why haven't you taken your med?

[gimel]

When you are hypothyroid, your metabolism is lower than normal for your height, weight, and age.  So, the weight gain is the same as if you were overeating or not exercising enough.