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Originally Posted by vainchick5 So I take Levothyroid. They gave me a little pill bin which is labeled M-F (I feel like such an old lady). I leave it on my bathroom counter and take one the minute I get up, because I know it will be at least an hour from the time I wake up until I eat. I have lost weight though, that is the only symptom that is backwards for me. I went from a size 5-6 to a size 1-2. It's not a huge shift in my weight in terms of numbers but more inches off my hips, waist and thighs (NOT COMPLAINING THOUGH....lol) I don't really know if that's associated with it though. I am cold ALLLL the time, and I was forgetting my medicine all the time and my body started doing weird things. I was waking up in the middle of the night throwing up. My drive went from 10 to 1 (the "SPECIAL" kind of drive), and big time loss of memory. I went on this forum where people were talking about miscarriages they've had because their TSH was low or high, and that they were having trouble conceiving. So it scared me a bit but good to know there are lots of people having many babies with no disruptions. I'm glad I started this thread. Does anyone take special supplements or incorporate special things in their diets? |
Have you had your levels checked lately? Usually losing weight is a sign of over-active thyroid. Your doctor should check your levels several times until you get leveled out.
Being cold is one of the major symptoms of under-active thyroid. I thought that I was going to freeze to death before I found out that I had a problem. I still don't enjoy being outside when it's even the slightest bit cool. My family's gotten used to mom being over dressed and having blankets all over the living room. They "do" have a problem with the heater being turned up!!
I did have a miscarriage and I wonder now if it was because I was having troubles then. I was able to get pregnant a year later and had a beautiful little girl (she just turned 14!!) A few years later I was treated for being pre-menopausal. I actually wasn't but an underactive thyroid can look like you're starting through menopause. I assume you can probably get pregnant while on your meds. I would talk to your doctor and ask them any questions that you have before you get pregnant.
I didn't find out that I had thyroid problems until about 5 years ago or so. I didn't even know any of my family that had it. Later I found out that I have 2 aunts that have hypothyroidism, but their symptoms were not as severe as mine.
Sorry about going on and making this so long. You asked about special supplements or adding anything special to my diet. No, I don't. I really should get more exercise and watch what I eat better because I have an extremely slow metabolism. All I know is to make sure that you stay on your meds, take them everyday, and have your levels checked at least once a year!!!
If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask!!