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Looking for Friends on Thyroid Meds.

enaves1986
enaves1986 Posts: 46 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I am 25 and I take levythyroxine and looking to add new friends in the weight loss challenge.

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  • JustPeachy044
    JustPeachy044 Posts: 770 Member
    Been on it my entire life and have had the weight battle the entire time too....how long have you been hypothyroid?
  • yesthistime
    yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Hi there!!! I my name is Brooke, I am 32 and found out I had a thyroid problem after the birth of my son. He is 5 now and I am pregnant again!! I am on .88 of Levothyroxine!!! Still feel like I have no energy but it is worse since I am preg!!!
  • tnmomof3
    tnmomof3 Posts: 177
    Ive been on thyroid meds for a few years now
  • nicosland
    nicosland Posts: 85 Member
    Hi there,

    I've been on synthroid for about 23 years, I'm 33 now. Feel free to add me.
  • mrcreach
    mrcreach Posts: 5
    I take 75 mg and have for two years now. My twin sister takes 88 mg she's been taking it longer than I have,
  • lizzie1130
    lizzie1130 Posts: 2
    I have been on 50 mcg of synthroid for about two years. It seams like ever since I've started taking I've been gaining weight like crazy (that's why I'm here :( I thought it would help me lose weight not gain.
  • nancyron2
    nancyron2 Posts: 1
    I am 57 and have been on 125 mcg levothyroxine since 2009. I had a complete thyroidectomy due to thyroid cancer. I want to lose 20 lbs. I just started myfitness pal this week. My son-in-law has been using it and loves the iPhone app so he can scan food UPC codes.
  • gorgeousblueiis
    gorgeousblueiis Posts: 8 Member
    I'm Kimberly and I have been taking synthroid since 1988. I am now taking .175.
  • FloreceN
    FloreceN Posts: 7 Member
    Hello, I have been on Armor Throid for about 2 yrs. I can hardly get going in the morning with out it. I have lost 20 lbs., but have a long way to go to my goal. I am also looling for some friends to support me also.
  • cgafriday
    cgafriday Posts: 18 Member
    I've been on levoxyl since 2002 - I didn't have thyroid problems but had thyroid cancer. I've been cancer free for 10 years now and I've been losing weight ever since. The years I had to go off the meds for 6 weeks for a body scan I would gain 10 to 15 lbs. I'm down about 100 lbs. now but still have at least 40 to go. As long as I stay fairly level with the meds, I don't seem to have an issue with not having a thyroid.
  • RomanticHeroine
    RomanticHeroine Posts: 1
    I'm on thyroid meds after two subtotal thyroidectomies. They found cancer in the pathology after the first surgery, and took the rest out. I'm feeling fine. Add me as a friend if you want.
  • cjaaron
    cjaaron Posts: 20
    I've been on thyroid meds 10+ years. Weight is becoming a huge problem LOL! I hate/love BMI that is putting me not just at obese but Obese 2. I am looking for other thyroid friends. I'm on the bubble for Type 2 Diabetes and need to get weight and sugar under control NOW! Oh and latest blood test indicate high'ish TSH (5.99) with T4 in normal range (1.10).
  • superdonna
    superdonna Posts: 57 Member
    I have been taking Synthroid for about 5 years now. I recently just had to up it to 88. I thought it was supposed to help with weight loss...but after reading some of these posts I am not so sure. eek!
  • cjaaron
    cjaaron Posts: 20
    +20 years with Hypothroid. When levels are incorrect I gain 1-2 pounds a week but never seem to loose them. I'm hoping I can exercise and diet to better health lower blood pressure and lower sugar levels before additional meds become necessary.
  • mischief1on1
    mischief1on1 Posts: 46
    Sound like me. Have had weight issues all my life. Been on thyroid meds for almost 10 years. Up to 150 now. Feel free to add me :)
  • kr1ssy23
    kr1ssy23 Posts: 270 Member
    Im 26 and have been taking Levothyroxine for a few months now.
  • rdur
    rdur Posts: 1
    On levothyroxine for 27 years. Using the Carbohydrate Specific Diet and losing weight. Would love to find a way to get off meds, safely!
  • nicosland
    nicosland Posts: 85 Member
    My doctor tried taking me off synthoid when I was in my teens but it went out of whack again and I had to go back on them. I'm. On 200mgs now and just found out that it is low once again. Getting more bloodworm next week to recheck and then a possible dose increase may occur.
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