Hello!

I'm 18 years old (soon to be 19) and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2008 (quite young to have thyroid problems) and only in 2011 had I been on the right dosage. It took 3 whole years to play with my levels to find the perfect dose and after all the awful symptoms including hair loss, skin issues, weight fluctuations, and brain fogs, I can say that with time it will get better.
People with hypothyroidism generally say that it takes them two months to lose two pounds, and when adjusting to the right dosage, I've lost 15 pounds and kept it off. I'm finding it difficult to lose anymore at this moment because of my eating patterns but I feel entirely.

Also, other than the dosage change, I take my medication at about 6:00am, and don't eat breakfast until about 8:00am and I do not consume any calcium or iron within 4 hours for better absorption of the medication, so i'll usually have hard boiled eggs for breakfast. I try my best not to consume soy containing products or cruciferous vegetables because they also interfere with the thyroid regulation.

I also try my best to not consume gluten containing products for digestion purposes because I feel that the medication makes me very constipated or it could be other bowel related issues which I believe to be very severe.

But on that note, I believe that with all of these lifestyle changes, especially with MFP, I feel more confident and better.

Just another tip.. Try to take your medication first thing in the morning; about a half hour before you eat. (Which it looks like your doing) Also, don't take it with coffee or any calcium supplements that can interfere with absorption.. If you decide to take it at night ; it might interfere with your sleep.. some people it doesn't effect their sleep .

Hey honey!

So I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's Thyroiditis 8 years ago. At first I was really upset at the thought of having to take a pill for the rest of my life. Now, it's just routine. I'm so use to it! You WILL get use to it.

I take it FIRST THING in the morning.. Sometimes even before I "wake up" for the day. I set my alarm around 5:15 and have it by my bed side with a glass of water (or water bottle). You can't eat for 2 hours beforehand or an hour afterwards, there's a 3 hour window! So I STRONGLY suggest you take it first thing in the wee hours of the morning. This is CRUCIAL.

I remember before I was on medication my head felt so cloudy all of the time. It was hard for me to get up, and accomplish anything. I have always struggled with my weight regardless. However, before medication I could NOT lose weight, period. No matter what I did. I can now though, when I try! Also my heart use to palpitate hard or I felt as if I had no heartbeat at all. It's gotten much better now.

Stay as far away from soy as possible. I've read way too many negative things about it in regards to thyroid issues.

Stay away from processed sugars. Fruits are okay. Fake sugar is okay. Real sugar has a negative affect on our blood from our condition. I know it's weird and I can't really explain it but I've given up on the fact that my love for sugar just has to go.

I will warn you though, regardless of being on medication you will still have many days where you don't feel good. The symptoms get better though as you become on the right dose.

I have nodules on my thyroid gland and I have to have another ultrasound done and a possible biopsy. This condition blows.. But stay positive, because there are WORSE things out there, and we only have it because we are strong enough to handle it.

You will be okay! If you ever need advice or a shoulder send me a message.

As far as name brand vs generic, THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! While they may have the same ingredients, the chemistry of the deliver process is very different. Generic takes the cheaper route of just dumping all the chemicals into your bloodstream while name brand is a slow release. You want to spend the extra money and go name brand, it's completely worth it!