http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461 I have been on synthroid for about 6 months now. Some of the side effects I have been experiencing are numerous.I have hair loss, sometimes I get so ill that no one can stand to be around me, my weight has gone up about 30 pounds, my cholesterol levels went Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:19:46 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4243 omg...your side effects are the same as mine. I started taking synthroid in August. At first I felt great the tiredness went away and I had more energy. That all changed, I'm always tired, I wake up with a headache everyday, my hot flashes have gotten wor http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4243 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:13:24 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4440 Yes, I have a recent problem with burning just under my knees, on my shins. My synthroid medication was increased about six months ago to 125. I am about 16 months post TT. The pain is very intense and especially tender if I lean on my legs. I have not bee http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4440 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:54:18 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4551 OMG! I was having th esame issues too, at first I felt great and then things started changing and going downhill fast, i brush my hair and globs fall out and i never have any energy, and these horrible headaches http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4551 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:04:59 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4703 I experience burning sensations in my upper body if the dose is too high for me. It sounds like you are overmedicated. Peoples bodies are different. I have heard one person may reduce the dosage the next day and their bodies adjust and slowly these over sy http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4703 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:53:49 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4927 I have just read your article and have a suggestion that might be of interest to you. I to have been taking sythroid 125mcg for about 9mon. before that I took Levoxyl same dose for 10 years I have experienced hair loss off and on over the years especially http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=4927 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:33:29 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=5090 I am so glad to know that I am not the only person with these symptoms I have hypothyroidism and my legs ache and cramp so bad and yes my hair falls out like crazy and I have really bad headaches I also take synthroid 100mg I have been taking it for 4yrs. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=5090 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:20:59 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=5490 I have gone through hell and just now my hubby and I think its the sinthroid and cytemel they put me on. I have had all my joints in such great pain I had to walk with a cane in and out of Er heart palps high blood presure and high blood sugar. Dr think I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=5490 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:27:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=11857 I have leg pain, I've been taking Crestor and Synthroid for about the same amont of time and I have been gaining weight! Even with the leg pain, I force myself on the treamill and sill gain weight. Please, if you've heard anything else new, please let me k http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=11857 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:26:30 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=12392 I had been taking levothyroxin for 7 years after my thyroid was removed with no side effects as long as the dosage was correct. I have blood work every 6 months to be sure I am taking the correct amount. About a month ago my doctor put me on Crestor for http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=12392 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:25:14 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=13067 When my doctor prescribed Crestor to me, she warned me about the leg/muscle pains. She advised me to start taking 60mg CoEnzyme Q10 daily along with the crestor. The CoQ10 helps with the muscle problems http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=13067 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:09:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=13788 I have been on synthroid for a little over a year now and I also have gained about 30 pounds and my hip joints and legs hurt all the time. I do not take anything else except Clonidine and a fluid pill. I started with minor leg pain when I first started an http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=13788 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 08:10:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=15089 OMG!!! I have been on Synthroid for 9 months now. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in March and my GP continued to up my dose (without doing blood work) to 175mcg. I felt great at first with lots of energy and no more fatigue. Now, my knees hurt al http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=15089 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:46:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17285 i have been on levothyrovine for about 20 months then went to synthroid for about the last 3. I had my thyroid removed about 2 years ago. I have not felt good since. achy heavy legs,very tired all the time!!!most days I feel i can't put one foot in front o http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17285 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:41:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17337 I have been on thyroid medicine for under a year now and in that time I have gained over 20 lbs and have recently been having leg cramps at night. The last time I had leg cramps at night was when I was pregnant 13 years ago so this was a surprise for me t http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17337 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:45:42 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17677 I'm a male. I was put on Levothyroxin about 2 years ago at 025mcg, because my doctor said I have a sluggish Thyroid. I am never tired, no weight gain in the past 30years. Blood tests keep showing a little sluggish thyroid, so he ups the dosage about ever http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=17677 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:46:53 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=19096 I have the same problems that you are experiencing. Its driving me nuts. I feel that if I would discontinue this medicine I would feel better, but, you can't quit it suddenly. My doctor says its partly menopause, but if I cut back on the synthryoid I feel http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=19096 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:47:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20029 I take levoxol and thought I was doing fine till I was lowered to 112mg to 100mg since the 100 mg I to get severe leg and feet cramps my feet and legs ache always my joints hurt and my hands too! I am gaining weight in a very fast pace I am tired al http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20029 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:55:48 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20350 yes i have some of your side effects. i have gained weight and im fighting it every day. i hardly eat anything and i keep gaining weight. im going to the Dr. next week hoping there is another med. i can take. its driving me crazy, because i was alway http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20350 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:08:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20755 I've had my thyroid removed in 2006 and since then I've been on medication, i was ok first and i thought i was ok until now. i had leg pains that woke me up from my sleep and i went to doctor and couldn't figure out why i was having this pain, i thought i http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=20755 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:30:35 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22171 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22171 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:41:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22172 I converted to Armour from Synthroid several months ago. Since then I have developed neck, back and leg aches, especially during the night. So bad I would have to get up out of bed at least four or five times a night.Mentally, I felt great for the first ti http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22172 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:49:01 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22174 My husband took Synthroid for years and felt terrible - even when lab tests showed his thyroid hormone levels to be in the normal range. He recently switched to Armour (natural thyroid hormone) and is feeling better than he has in years. An excellent websi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22174 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:49:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22457 Hi Sharone , I had to have my thyroid removed 4 years ago (mulit-nodular goiter pressing on my windpipe and esoph.)It was a horrible nightmare to say the least. I have since been on Synthroid for 4 years and OMG even though I seem to be in a norma http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461?item=22457