Prime example symptoms and conditions

I was prescribed this drug in hopes of keeping thyroid nodules and goiter from growing larger. My TSH levels have always been in the normal range throughout my life, so the theory that "normal TSH' means a working, normal thyroid is absolutely untrue. I am a prime example of a person who's numbers have always remained normal and yet their thyroid does not work properly. I have decided to discontinue this drug after 3 months of use. The weight is packing on faster than I can diet and exercise it off. My face is puffy, my stomach bloated and looking pregnant, and now retaining water. Anyone who does not believe that Synthroid causes weight gain, I welcome you to try this drug. It does the exact thing it claims it is combating. I am not hypo with levels of 1.07 and yet something odd is occurring within my body with this synthroid. I'm praying that if I stop the drug I might return to some form of normalcy soon.

I have just gone back onto Yasmin after an absolutely horrifying experience trying to come off it.

I have taken Yasmin for 3 years with minimal problems. My skin was fantastic - never a blemish. I actually LOST weight while on it and went up a up a breast cup size. I got lighter periods which was a godsend. I did get a few problems though - gas and stomach bloating as well as headaches sometimes shortly after taking it and occasionally break-through bleeding. But for me the pros outweighed the cons.

I came off it recently as I'm no longer in a long term relatonship and it was just awfull. My skin broke out, I got very oily hair and skin and felt like I was going through puberty again. The worst problem was that in just 3 weeks I blew up like a baloon. I literally stacked on weight every day and my family all made suggestive comments like "been enjoying the cake lately?" I was so angry since I'm such a healthy eater and excersize every single day!!!!! I have never had a problem wth my weight before and the only change I made in my lifestyle was coming of Yasmin. I was so upset with my appearance I have actually gone back on the Yasmin. However its ridiculus to stay on it for beauty's sake.

Has anyone ever experiecend this before??? If so what did you do????

Trailblazin,

Thank you for the heartfelt post! I feel horrible and I apologize that we got off on such a bad note too!! Let's put it all behind us ok?

I am 41, female and I do research within the medical field.

I feel so bad for you Trail, and moreso for the way I came across at first. What a terrible ordeal you've endured!! I'm just thankful that you are ok now and on the road to recovery. I know it won't be easy, but I have faith in you. You'll do just fine!

I know it's off the subject here, but how is your diabetes?
Did the new pancreas alleviate it? You mentioned a book about jump starting the pancreas...so I'm alittle lost here..lol.
It sounds as if this man might know a thing or two, I'd be really interested in the name of the book, if we can reveal things like that here.
My mom has Type 2. I started her on a few good supplements and it's helping, but I'd love to see her totally off the glucophage.
I worry about her liver more then anything, but as with you, the kidney/pancreas is of concern also.

I really hope you find some ways to help your insomnia and everything else that came with the prednisone therapy. Medication can have some really toxic effects on some of us but thankfully we usually recover from them.
Your positive outlook is absolutely admirable to me, especially after everything you've gone through.
The things I've seen in my field and some of the things I've gone through in my own life have really altered my way of belief.
For me, I will back with my whole being that; positive attitude, the will to survive, mind over matter, and faith are a few of the strongest medical properties/medicines in the world. Your the prime example of this.

Hope your having a great, pain free, peaceful day Trail!!
Thank you again for your heartfelt post, you really made my day! :)

Jules