Weight Gain while getting meds figured out

Survivor73
Survivor73 Member Posts: 135
edited March 2014 in Thyroid Cancer #1
Just wondering what experiences everyone have had after TT with Synthroid...regarding gaining weight & losing it...does it come off as fast as it was put on once the meds are at the correct level?

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  • mainstreet39154
    mainstreet39154 Member Posts: 8
    #2
    i am still dealing with it.
    i am still dealing with it. I gained 25 pounds in 6 months. Meds are finally right and I am gradually losing the weight. I never changed my eating habits, I just gained weight. I have really not changed anything except dosage increas and now I am losing so I guess it eventally works itself out.
  • Sally08
    Sally08 Member Posts: 46
    #3
    mainstreet39154 said:

    i am still dealing with it.
    i am still dealing with it. I gained 25 pounds in 6 months. Meds are finally right and I am gradually losing the weight. I never changed my eating habits, I just gained weight. I have really not changed anything except dosage increas and now I am losing so I guess it eventally works itself out.

    LOL I gained somewhere
    LOL I gained somewhere around 40 pounds... lmao and after my levothyroxine was evened out I even changed y eating habits to such small portions it is pathetic lmao but I'm still continuing to gain weight lmao I wonder perhaps I should bring this up with my endocrinologist... lmao My Primary Care Provider just keeps saying "Well, you have no thyroid it's to be expected... but um... I need to lose weight lmao
    Sally
  • angelboatright
    angelboatright Member Posts: 4
    #4
    I'm new to this website and
    I'm new to this website and thyroid issues. All I know, is for the last three years, my thyroid has been checked and levels have always been fine. But my weight gain has been persistent, despite no changes in my eating habits. I've been extremely tired over the years. Lump was found in August, and underwent two biopsies and hurthle cells were noted.

    Have you had your Vitamin D level checked? My level was extremely low and required a concentrated prescription. I'm scheduled for partial, possibly TT on the 15th, but extremely worried about the future. I've been in denial about this matter so would love your input and/or experiences. I recently spoke with someone who went through a TT 10 years ago and has always experienced issues, if not worst, with weight gain and mood swings.
  • LBelle
    LBelle Member Posts: 42
    #5
    mainstreet39154 said:

    i am still dealing with it.
    i am still dealing with it. I gained 25 pounds in 6 months. Meds are finally right and I am gradually losing the weight. I never changed my eating habits, I just gained weight. I have really not changed anything except dosage increas and now I am losing so I guess it eventally works itself out.

    What mg of meds do you take?
    Had TT with Hurdle Cells Adenoma- I have recently gained three pounds in one month (not surprised). I'm on 137 since last month's surgery so I think I want to increase dosage as soon as possible.
  • LBelle
    LBelle Member Posts: 42
    #6
    angelboatright said:

    I'm new to this website and
    I'm new to this website and thyroid issues. All I know, is for the last three years, my thyroid has been checked and levels have always been fine. But my weight gain has been persistent, despite no changes in my eating habits. I've been extremely tired over the years. Lump was found in August, and underwent two biopsies and hurthle cells were noted.

    Have you had your Vitamin D level checked? My level was extremely low and required a concentrated prescription. I'm scheduled for partial, possibly TT on the 15th, but extremely worried about the future. I've been in denial about this matter so would love your input and/or experiences. I recently spoke with someone who went through a TT 10 years ago and has always experienced issues, if not worst, with weight gain and mood swings.

    Vitamin D
    Vitamin D- 50,000 mg (one tablet per week) works great for me. When it starts wearing off, I'd get extremely hypo. So far I have been in great mood and even more motivated. But gain weight is another story.

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