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