http://www.medications.com/se/Synthroid Recent side effects for Synthroid Wed, 07 May 2008 02:04:52 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30267 I have been on Synthroid for 12 weeks now. I have been experience extreme leg pain and knee pain on one side. Now my ankles ache in the morning and my elbow is starting to hurt. My doctor thinks there is no relationship of the synthroid and my joint pain. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30267 Mon, 05 May 2008 16:51:57 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30209 I had a thyroidectomy on 4/16/08 and started on the generic synthroid right after that. The reason for the surgery was nodules and pre-cancer cells( I have had breast cancer and mastectomy 12/06. Since starting it, I have had swelling all over my body and http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30209 Sat, 03 May 2008 18:44:51 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30157 Twitching of the toes and fingers, wondering if this drug is the cause of it. I am a 47 year old female, been on the drug one year because I have nodules. They have been tested, so far no problem, but they test me every 6 months. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30157 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:18 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30065 I have had Hashi now since 2000, i got it when I was still in high school. They though that was rare that this would occur at such a young age. No one in my family had it, well not quite yet. I was the first to get diagnosed. My gyn mentioned that ther http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30065 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:50 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29996 A couple of other symptoms I didn't mention before are I still get cold a lot and ibuprofen is my best friend because of all the aches and pains. But running on 3-5 hours of sleep a night with the occasional 7 hours has definitely diminished the quality of http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29996 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:32:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29993 I was diagnosed as having Hypothyroidism in 1-07. My TSH was 83 and I was sleepy all the time, moody and anxious, hair falling out, gaining weight, heavy clotting peiods, etc. I was 51 and it was all blamed for a while in perimenopause. I have been on Syn http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29993 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:25:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29841 I suggest to anyone that has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (type of Hypothyroidism) to have a blood test done for Celiac Disease. There has been research done linking Celiac Disease and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Celiac Disease can be controlled by a gluten-free http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29841 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:51:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29804 I have recently been diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease and my dr. put me on 50mcg of Synthroid...I haven't really noticed a lot of the normal symptoms that everyone else has except the memory loss. Oh and one other very disturbing side-effect...FREQUENT http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29804 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:23:02 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29636 I've been on Synthroid for 8 months after gaining 10 pounds in two months. The symptoms started to appear when my Mom was very ill. Doctor said it was caused by stress and started me on 25 mcg of Synthroid. My reading at that time was 5.56. I had blood wor http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29636 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:34:45 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29608 I was put on Synthyroid 20 years ago. It did nothing beneficial that I could detect, so I discontinued taking it. -- I was always cold, always tired, I just learned to live with it. (Thankfully, I was a stay-at-home Mom, so didn't have to punch a time cloc http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29608 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:10:33 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29540 I have been on Synth since june of last year and have steadily gained weight to the tune of 22 lb! Most of my symptoms ( Fatigue, joint pain, dizziness, foggy thinking) have gone away, but the heavy ever lasting periods are still here, as is my extremely http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29540 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:12:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29361 I just took synthroid for the first time last night, and had some intensely weird nightmare dreams, which is why I am here, googling "synthroid" and "nightmares" - has anyone had this experience and had it subside? Please respond if that's the case, I c http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29361 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:11:54 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29335 I have been on Synthroid since about 1995. I had a thyroidectomy and do not have a thyroid anymore. I have been on 0.175 mcg for about 10 years and did not have any side effects except for fatigue and a little depression.Everything else was pretty good. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29335 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:56:15 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29218 I was diagnoed back in november with Hashimoto Disease and had a complete thyroidectomy in December. I have been switched three times since Dec. 07 (only April 6 '08) to different doses of Synthroid. I still experienced weight gain and cannot lose weight http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29218 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:52:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29179 I have hypothryoidism and have had great success with Armour Thyroid. I was on Synthroid for about 5 years and then on Levoxyl for 2 years prior to Armour Thyroid. I have been on Armour for the past 6 years and will never switch back to Synthroid. It did n http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29179 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:06:37 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29112 I'd like to say that I think the Old version of Synthroid that existed before 1982-83 was MUCH better than what is produced today, I'd done quite well on Old Synthroid from 1975 to 1982 after RAI treatment for a bad case of Grave's disease when I was e http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29112 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:41:27 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29099 Would like to know if anyone with side effects to Synthroid, have at any time been diagnosed with Sarcoidosis(inflammation of the lungs). I only get symptoms(read other posts) when taking Synthroid, not other thyroid meds. Please reply a.s.a.p. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29099 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:39:25 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29098 Would like to know if anyone taking Synthroid who has been having itchiness, joint/muscle pain(neck, lower back, knees, ankles, arms), extreme fatigue, etc.. have also been having shortness of breath, inflammation of the lungs. I was diagnosed with Sarcoi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29098 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:23:00 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29011 I was prescribed Synthroid for Hypothyroidism about 6-months ago. I was told my thyroid is covered w/ nodules caused by Hoshimotos(?) Thyroiditis. Prior to that I suffered with severe anxiety attacks. Since my first dose of Synthroid I have felt much calme http://www.medications.com/effect/view/29011 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 22:22:24 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28960 My thyroid troubles started in 1993. I am not sure how long before the discovery I had the problem. Mine started as a nodule on one side. I was immediately put on Synthroid and had to go see the Endo every 6 months for a biopsy. In 1995 I became pregnant. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28960 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:40:01 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28805 We all experience similar problems. I think most of it is from frustration and is affecting us all mentally. You go to the doctor pay your co pays,blood work,and your prescriptions. Then patiently wait for change for the better. Go back and do it all over http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28805 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:35:43 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28608 I have been on Synthroid for about 15 years for hypothyroidism. A few months after starting on it, I became sluggish with just no energy and my once thick hair was getting thinner and thinner. I told my doctor but she shrugged it off saying it was just my http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28608 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:52:40 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28590 DIAGNOSED W/ HYPO IN SEPT 07 GAINED AT LEAST 35IBS PUFFY HANDS, ARMS, NECK 122IBS TO 160 NOT GOOD! CRAZY DOCTOR STARTED ME ON 75MCG WENT BACK 3 MONTHS LATER BLOOD LEVELS ARE STILL LOW HE WANTED TO INCREASE SYNT HE INCREASED TO 50MCG THAT IS NOT INCREASE I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28590 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:42:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28367 I a 49 year old male. A little while ago I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. My TSH was at 43. I have been taken Synthroid for a little over 3 months. I started with 25mcg and was recently increased to 50mcg since my TSH was still at a high 15. I also tho http://www.medications.com/effect/view/28367 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:22:37 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27024 I switched from a generic levothyroxine to Synthroid. After four days I awoke with extreme pain in one heel and the opposite knee. Both were caused by inflammations with no known cause in exercise or joint trauma. I switched back to the generic and both http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27024 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:18:11 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27023 joint pain, inflammation http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27023 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:06:31 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27002 Hey, First off I would like to say thank you all for posting, I was just diagnosed with hypo. I was placed on 50mg then increased to 125, I felt terrible so I cut it in half. I take the pill at night, but I still feel all the symptoms you guys feel, I woke http://www.medications.com/effect/view/27002 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 12:41:16 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26947 I have no bad side effects on Synthroid, unless I am overmedicated. I get burning feelings on my shoulders, back, arms, and nape. I can't sleep, or wake for no reason during the night. I get very nervous, and have a jittery feeling all through my body. Has http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26947 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:43:38 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26682 My 82 yr old mother was prescribed Synthroid last May after tests on her carotid artery showed a problem with her thyroid (she had no symptoms). In June, my father started calling me and telling me how strange she was acting. So I called the Dr., and he sa http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26682 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:57:33 -0500 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 wen http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26461 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:15:08 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26440 I've been on Synthroid since November 2007. I've had several side effects that's been driving me crazy. From night sweats, trouble breathing, can't stand heat, mood swings, stomach pain, insomnia, and menstrual changes. The side effect that's having me wor http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26440 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:50:03 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26279 I have been on synthroid for 30+ years. It has steadily been increased throughout the years. Last April 2007 I ran out of medication and was going through a stressful move. I hadn't been on the medication for about 6 weeks. Once I got my new doctor the http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26279 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:51:28 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26267 I have been on synthroid for about 3 yrs. I am considered subclinical (can't find hypothyroidism with blood test- normal range). Grant it, the medicine took away the almost angina pain and loss of breath. However, my body seems to have deteriated structu http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26267 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:31:48 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26183 Does anyone with hypothyroidism have also been diagnosed with Granuloma annulare? DDTT http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26183 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:23:34 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26182 I have read a lot of these blogs and I am seeing that many other people have the same side effects. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism when I was in 6th or 7th grade I think and I am now a high school senior so about 5 years taking Synthroid. the doctors http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26182 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:48:29 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26049 I must say that I HATE this medicine. I have been on it for about 30 years. Constantly like playing a game. Too much then too little. It is driving me crazy. I swear that I have tremors from it. I also have gain lots of weight and my hair falls out e http://www.medications.com/effect/view/26049 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:40:24 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25987 I HAVE BEEN ON SYNTHROID FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND FEEL WORSE DAILY, I FEEL LIKE I HAVE BRONCHITIS AL THE TIME I FEEL LIKE I CAN'T BREATH, YES I AM A SMOKER BUT I NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE, I AM READY TO STOP THE MEDICINE THIS IS CRAZY.. ANY ADVISE WELCOM http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25987 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:43:44 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25912 175 mcg Synthroid, post Total Thyroidectomy due to bilateral papillary thyroid cancer. Increased appetite and increased bowel activity have been noted as well as a weight gain....even though my level of medication would normally be categorized as hyperthy http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25912 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:52:09 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25775 I am only 18 and recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism, after gaining around 12 lbs over 3 months. At first they just put me on a diet, but after some blood work, I was put on Synthroid to even out my hormone levels. I feel mostly depressed, moody, lethar http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25775 Fri, 23 Nov 2007 17:03:57 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25198 Hello, I had a TT two weeks ago. I had hyperthyroidism. I was diagnosed three years ago after ending up in the hospital because I had a thyroid storm. I started taking synthroid the day after my surgery. I feel like a nut job! I don't know if it is because http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25198 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:30:53 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25164 I have been on Synthroid for few months and had to rush to Emergency twice , due to heart palpitation and gained like 10 pounds in 2 weeks and stopped it for 2 months now , my blood test were normal, my heart palpitation went away, I am no more bloated... http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25164 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:57:21 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25132 Dear all I am taking Synthroid 200 mcg for the past 3 months and have noticed at least a 10 lb weight gain(from 210 to 220). I am not overweight since I am 6'5, but I am worried that it may be from the Synthroid. Can someone give me some advice? Thank http://www.medications.com/effect/view/25132 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:26:02 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24829 hello everyone i am a full time college student and I believe that i have some side effects from synthroid. As i was reading everyones blog i notice that some people feel the same way that i do. At times i feel that i'm normal but if something upsetting h http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24829 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:35:42 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24542 I have been on Synthroid for about a year. I had high blood pressure and the doctor did a number of tests and found a thyroid deficiency. I started with 75 mcg and was moved up to 100 mcg. I have gained weight in the last year - at least 15-20 lbs. I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24542 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:16:20 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24499 I stopped taking Synthroid after 4 days due to extreme joint pain (9-10 on a scale of 1-10), confusion and emotional roller coaster that's very unusual for me. Like most others, my doctor and a specialist were of no help. I looked online and found that joi http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24499 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:14:56 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24268 I have been taking Synthroid for about 10 years. I have had different issues; but it was not because of the hormone itself. There were times, when I was just in denial and would stop taking it all together and I felt great, too! But, then, eventually I http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24268 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:38:44 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24234 Through relentless pursuits in trying to stop my hairloss, tiredness, inability to lose weight and increase metabolism, my doctor agreed to allow me for 6 months to take a natural T3 supplement from a local apothecary. I FELT GREAT. The hair loss and tir http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24234 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:34:06 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24205 I started synthroid about 6 months ago and I am unhappy. I complained to my OB about my lack on sex drive. He tested my thryroid and said it was the cause. I have always struggled w/ my weight but had it under control. Since I started a low dose of syn http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24205 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:22:34 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24059 my eyes are puffy all the times no matter what a do they are the same please let me now if any one have that problem and when you started the treatment Synthroid did that when away all what would be better for me to do so I can get back the way my eyes was http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24059 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:22:13 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23994 My daughter (now 18) was diagnosed with Hashi's 2 1/2 years ago. She had headaches, was tired more than usual and irregular periods. Now on synthroid for 2 1/2 years, she has steadily gained over 35 lbs. She works out every day and eats ONE meal per day http://www.medications.com/effect/view/23994