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Underactive Thyroid I just found out that my thyroid/metabolism is underactive and I was prescribed Synthroid. Has anyone taken this medicine and actually lost weight??? I read that it helps some of the other symptoms, but not with weight loss. (:mad: that figures!!) |
I have underactive thyroid/hashimotos disease and am currently on Synthroid. When you are underactive you are more likely to gain weight rather than lose. It has helped with my constant fatigue though, it's even noticeable if I don't take it for one day. |
I have an overactive throid, Graves Disease, and I am a type 1 diabetic- take 5-6 shots a day!I can't stop losing weight. 4 years ago was overweight- since becoming diabetic I have lost close to 80lbs! underactive does not work enought to burn weight off- over burns off to much! I think if you get it controled right, you could lose weight- talk to your Doctor if you want to lose weight- see if he can get you help through a med. progran! You insurance might help pay for it, because of your throid condition! |
I have been taking synthroid for 20yrs..I have underactive as well, I have not gained or loss weight with it..Yearly blood test are nessasary for the strenth you need..Somethime they had to adjust the meds:) other then that there really is no side effects that i have noticed:) good luck to you;) |
If the weight gain is from a under active thyroid,I think once the medicine starts working you will losesome weight. My Daughter did. |
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In my case I didn't gain alot of weight before I was diagnosed, since then I have actually gained a few more pounds but more from eating habits and lack of exercise. |
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