I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism while I was trying to get pregant (apparently it involves high risk for miscarriage if untreated). I have continued to be on it since then, almost 2 1/2 years. Can\'t really say I can tell if it\'s good or bad. No bodily changes, still overweight. Perhaps what seems like a hot flash with sweating about 30-45 minutes after I take it. I take a yearly test to see if I still need it, which I\'m guessing might turn in to lifetime use.

I\'ve been taking Synthroid for 5 years now. Originally diagnosed with postpartum thyroiditis, now apparently it\'s permanent. 25 mcg x 4 years, and in the past year it\'s been raised every 3 months so that now I\'m at 175 mcg.

It\'s not working. My labs are showing no improvement, to the point that my doctor is convinced that I\'m just not taking the meds. As if this doesn\'t add to the depression?

I\'m a mess, and seeking answers on my own. I feel horrible every day of my life, and I cannot accept that this is what\'s normal for me now. I have no energy, and the emotional rollercoaster is simply exhausting. I keep gaining weight. I\'m having symptoms of both high & low thyroid levels, which makes absolutely no sense. I\'m always hot, always sweating, always sluggish, always tired...I just want to scream!

I took synthroid for approx 1 year with no results and side affects (gas, turned me into a hermit.) So, I did quit taking it because I felt no one was listening to me. Ended going to another, this time a specialist and she put me on raw thyroid, can\'t remember the name because I ended up with Hashimoto\'s Thyroiditis, which means they can not get me regulated until the thyroid finishes itself off. My suggestion, keep seeking a doctor until you find one that will listen. This is not something to mess with and will cause doubt within yourself. That is what happened to me and I locked myself into untreated depression for almost 4 years.

First, know your own body. You can tell when something is off or not. Second, take the synthroid at the same time every day. I take mine in the first 10 minutes after I get up each day before I shower. By the time I am done showering and dressed, I am ready to eat and the hour has pretty much lapsed so I can. Third, get tested regularly to ensure that your dose is working for you. Fourth, go to a doctor who keeps current on this issue. A family doc who hasn\'t read up on thyroid issues in a few years might not know that the acceptable levels of normal have changed (lowered) and may think that your symptoms are not thyroid related because of it. Finally, treat the disease, not just the symptoms. :)

I have hypothyroidism which was diagnosed in 2000.

My holistic praticitioner placed me on Armour Thyroid 2000. My primary doctor prefered Synthroid better and switched in 2004 to apease his thinking.

My holistic doctor just increased my Rx dose which the primary doctor missed out on the need. Everyone\'s human so it worked out.

What we learned is that my body\'s chemical makeup worked better with Armour Thyroid verses Synthroid.

I wholeheartedly believe that not everyone\'s body responds to the same pill that\'s preferred, recommended and prescribed by all doctors. Unfortunately, not a lot of straight conventional only doctors recognize this fact.

Awesome response - hugs to you! The doctors don\'t always know our own bodies as we do . . . I hope you remain strong in your feedback. Be encouraged and don\'t lose hope!

I take Synthriod and it really seems to elp my energy level a great deal. After I gave birth, my thyriod lvels got really low and now I am a stronger dose of Synthriod. I have been getting overly hot lately, think because of the increase in the synthriod.

I use synthroid and have for at least 4 years. Biggest side effective I get is headaches. I haven't had to have the dose changed in 2 years.

Synthroid may be the gold standard in the medical community, but if doctors would just listen to their patients instead of just reading test values, it might not be so widely prescribed. I ahve responded much better to Armour than I ever did to Synthroid. Also, as a note to those who may be on birth control pills as well, estrogen interferes with tyroid absorption. When I was on birth control pills, I had panic attacks and rapid heartbeat, which is a hypothyroid symptom. When I went off my birth control pills, the symptoms stopped.

I was diagnosed as hypothyroid so long ago I don't even remember. I was on brand-name Synthroid for years until the beginning of 2006, when my insurance company would not longer cover brand. I switched to generic, and we haven't been able to level me out since. WHen my thyroid function is low or falling, I get muscle spasms constantly in all parts of my body. When it's high or rising, I finally start to feel human again until I feel like someone is choking me, at which point I'm usually also losing weight (which I don't mind). A month ago I finally went back to brand-name Synthroid, and now I'm waiting for my levels to level out.

My doctor explained to me that this happened because generic drugs are only required by law to be within 20% of what they say they are. Brand is 5%. Think about this...I am currently on 150mcg. 20% of 150 is 30. With each dose, I could have been taking 120 mcg or 180 mcg. No wonder I turned into a yo-yo!

Synthroid is not working for me. My dose is up to .175mg and my lab work is all abnormal. My hair is dry and falls out in clumps. I am constantly physically exhausted.

i am so hyper and never tired. I cant stand the heat, i am loosing weight, never sleep and the dr. wants me to take zynthroid. he is a gp so I am going to gind an endo person to help me with this. My friend did some spit collection and her dr prescribe some specific thigs for he thyroid. Haas anyone heard about his?

I have been on thyroid meds for 7 years now. I started with synthroid (50 MCG) and have been on the same dosage ever since. I got really lucky that they caught it when they did and that the first dosage was the right one. I am now on levothyroxine, same dosage, (it was cheaper) and haven't had any problems with that either. I do have some problems occasionally, but when I have my levels tested they say they are fine and after a little while things level off again on their own. I think it has a lot to do with my other hormones.
I never had any trouble taking birth control pills with my synthroid, but when I asked the pharmacist about it he said "well, I guess we'll find out in 9 months". I think he thought he was funny.

I have been on levothyroxine for a little over a year and my dosage is up to 200mg.I work out 3 days a week,cut out most red meat,drink lots of water and i am still not losing weight.I feel tired,drained,hair grows slowly and i feel run down.I have to take this medicine for the rest of my life.

tresa1025 have you considered seeing another doctor? It does not sound like your meds are regulated. You may do better on a T3/T4 med rather than a T4 only med. I know it can be difficult switching doctors, but you deserve to feel better.

I have had to see several doctors over a long period of time to finally get the help I need. I wish I would have done it sooner. It is worth looking into to get the help you need.

Sometimes endocrinologists are not the best to see. Some people do better seeing an osteophath or holistic MD.

I am still learning, but it is important to have the Free T3, Free T4 (besides the T3, T4)and thyroid antibody tests. You cannot rely solely on the TSH result.