I was diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism after my TSH level was found to be 6.89 about a month ago (T3 and T4 were normal). I started on 25MCG of Levothyroxine, but on the third week I realized I was starting to feel awful. I developed feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability and I could not concentrate. I got my blood tested again and my TSH levels dropped to .5! The doctor suggested that the drop could have been why my body reacted in such a way. She lowered my dosage to 12.5 MCG and I will begin taking that tomorrow. I am 21 and slightly overweight. I eat very healthy (veggies, fruits, potatoes, brown rice, beans, some fish and drink a lot of water) and try to exercise regularly - I go to the gym at least three times per week and I do plenty of walking around my college campus.
1.) Have any of you noticed weight loss after you found the correct dosage (even if it was lowered)?
2.) Do you have any recommendations for weight loss?
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coloresue
13 Feb 2015
Hi mc93, I have not lost weight on levothyroxine but I know others who have. You're on a low dose so it may not help with weight loss. To help with weight loss you could reduce the carbs (potatoes, brown rice, white rice, & beans). You don't have to eliminate them, simply reduce them. See what other carbs you may be consuming also. Since you're exercising you may be able to up your protein a little depending on how much you're consuming right now. Protein about the size of your fist without the fingers is a good serving per meal. Your veggies shouldn't have too many carbs, either. Reduce any corn, peas, beans and so on. Fruit and bread are also carbs. See how you may be carb-heavy on your diet?
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chelsy111
6 June 2015
well i start .5 in november and in about 3 months i lost 20 lbs with out really doing anything but with that said i am waight for my doc apt to see if i have colon cancer. im not shure if the weight lose was do to the meds or the whatever i have.
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coloresue
6 June 2015
I'm glad you're receiving medical help for the possibility of colon cancer. Maybe your test is just a screening following positive test results for blood in your stool? If so, this often does not mean cancer. Hemorrhoids can easily cause some blood in your stools. It's great you lost so much weight! I hope it's from treating your thyroid.
