I AM SO GLAD TO KNOW THAT MOST OF YOU HAVE THE SAME SYMPTOMS. I a...

I just started taking Synthroid today, and have been reading everyone's outcome of using this drug. And it has terrified me!! I have gained 40 lbs in 4 months. So I was really hoping that this would help correct my thyroid and help me lose weight. So you think that taking the pill in the afternoon will help me lose weight?? Everyone else says that they have gained?? Please help. You can email me at jones2@comast.net Thanks, Misty

You hit the nail on the head!!! I had half of my thyroid removed when I was 21 due to a large mass. Even with the mass, my levels were normal but I had to have it out. I am on a low dose of synthroid and ever since I have been on it I went from 160lbs (I'm 5'10") to over 200lbs. It's so aweful! I have never in my life been this big! I try to lose weight but I just gain it back soooo quickly! If I lose 5lbs in 2 weeks and I have a "fun" weekend I will gain every bit of it back within 2 days! It's horrible! I'm going to try to start taking the meds in the afternoon like you suggested. Anything at this point will help. Also, my husband and I have been trying for almost a complete year to conceive our second child. Our first one was easy! I thought it was my weight that has been causing so much trouble, I never thought it could be the synthroid! Thanks, if you ever want to talk let me know -- aclemmer31@yahoo.com...thanks!