February 23th
2005
4:08 PM
I am a 16 year old female who has been on different thyroid medication for at least 3 years. Along with my thyroid disease I have type 1 diabetes also. Right now I am taking LEVOTHYROXINE. I have taken levoxyl, synthroid, and I cant remember any others. Over the years I have gradually increased my dose to 125 mcg. Instead of losing weight with these medications, I've actually gained 25 lbs, and Ive kept my slow metabolism. Ive experienced bloating, gas, fatigue, spaceiness-like out of it, unable to concentrate, increased appetite, and mild depression. I usaully am able to get fantastic grades, and catching on to things comes easy. But now ive lost interest in friends, sports and overall life. I am wondering if this thyroid medication or my other medication- Metformin has anything to do with how I feel or overeating?
-- By meahotty777 | Reply | Private Message me
February 16th
2005
4:41 PM
I have been on Synthroid for 2 years now. I started out taking .25 and went all the way up to .75. I have since switched doctors and after he reviewed my records he feels I never had a thyroid problem. He has me going off of it slowly and I'm already feeling better. While on the medication I had major hair loss, gained 20 pounds, tired all the time, bloating, constipation and just felt bad. I'm hoping all of the side effects stop. I hate feeling so fat!! If any one else has gone off of Synthroid please let me know. Thanks!
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April 19th
2004
10:35 AM
I was on synthroid for 4 years. I had bad bloating and gas , fluid retention and couldn't concentrate. I have been on levoxyl for 2 weeks and can't believe the differance! No bloating , no gas ,fluid retention gone.I can concentrate and have a lot more energy!!
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July 29th
2003
10:37 AM
I have experienced SEVERE stomach problems taking levoxyl. Since i stopped taking it, my stomach is back to normal. I wonder if anyone else has had a similar experience.I am NOW on ARMOUR THYROID...a natural product and feel NORMAL for the first time in three years. I hope the three years on levoxyl has not caused irrepairable damage to my digestive system!!
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July 25th
2003
4:01 PM
I have been on Levoxyl for 2 years. At first I lost weight, but then I started gaining and bloating like crazy. My doctor upped my does to 75 mg and that has made my hair fall out like crazy. I have bald spots on top. I am going to take myself off against my doctors orders. This is a horrible drug and should be taken off the market. Does anyone have any suggestions. If I do not take anything, I gain weight like crazy and am very tired. Please help. Send emails to bcioma@peoplepc.com Thanks.
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January 30th
2003
8:32 AM
I have been on Levoxyl for about 3 months now and it is not shrinking my growth. I experienced weight loss initially, but now I have bloating and excess water weight even though I am on a diuretic.
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April 20th
2008
11:53 AM
I have been on Levoxyl for about 3 years now, maybe more. My mother , father, and I all have Hypothyroidism. Mine was diagnosed at 19 when I started on Levoxyl and now it is around 3 at 75 mcg. I do have alot of these symptoms, including fatigue, depression,insomnia, major migraines, bloating, but my mom and I also have ringing of the ears and I wonder if this is a symptom. I have been to an ear specialist and had my hearing checked, everything is normal he says. Maybe I just have very sensitive hearing and can hear the slightest things? I don't think so, I didn't have this ringing before a year and a half ago!
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