i got diagnosed in may/june my tsh level was 53 so was through the roof my doc said she had never seen a result so high, i started on 100mg and have more or less stayed on the same dose, i havnt had my bloods done for 14 weeks so going to organise an appointment to get 1 done.

i have lost 25lb though ince june so they are obviously helping

Jeez! From one extreme to the other! I was diagnosed in March and have had my bloods taken every 6-7wks since! Its vital they do this when first diagnosed to ensure the right dosage is given? She really should get them re-checked? The 'norm' is to prescribe 50mcg at the beginning to see what difference it makes to the TSH levels, then adjust it accordingly. My THS levels were so high at the start I was started on 150mcg!

I get my next set done on Friday, and should get the results Tuesday. My TSH levels have been rising slightly since June or so, so I expect another slight rise, but you wouldn't know? They're still within the 'normal' range so I don't expect a meds change.

All i was told was they check for cysts and lumps, and to see if the thyroid is swollen, went this morn was told to go see my doctor in weeks time for results.

girl i work with has thyroid probs as well but said her doctor has never sent her either, but her doctor put her on 50mg and has never checked her bloods since

No, I was just handed a prescription for the meds! Did they say why you needed this? (just wondering?)

Hi

Thanks for all your replies.  i am on 50mgs at the mo the doctor did say i probably would not see a difference, and would need a higher dose but she wants to chk my bloods again 2nd week in jan... but i have had a period which is a big plus for me so fed up feeling bloated! im not as tired as i was i was previously asleep before my 11yr old daughter!

ive not weighed myself for 2weeks fed up with depressing myself to be honest! i am watching what i am eating and the size of portions as well but am still eating what i fancy!

 im off to the hospital for a scan of my thyroid on monday- have any of you had this done??

Hi I have an underactive thyroid too and am on 175mg a day. I am finding it very hard too lose weight so I'm going back to my GP to see if I will be able to get help, fingers crossed. x

i have an underactive thyroid too and am on 100mcg a day. i have lost almost 3 st since xmas and its been hard but ive started going to the gym 4 times a week. it doesnt help me lose weight as muscle weighs more than fat but im almost at 9st my target weight so im not too fussed.lol

btw ive been on thyroxine for 4 years and only just found out prescriptions are free.lol

dont worry i was diagnosed in feb and have lost 23lb so far i take 100mg a day and am fine. some days i am tired but ppl without an under active thyroid who have a 1 year old and a part time job will also feel tired.

all u need to do is walk a bit more and watch what ur eating portion sizes ect..

dont forget no 2 ppl are the same so ur journey will be different to others are bodies are not the same.

if u would like to chat more then i am happy to reply xxxxxx

I have an underactive thyroid. I take 75mcg of Levothyroxine daily, and will have to for the rest of my life. The only 'bonus' is free prescriptions! I noticed a difference right away, but my levels were VERY high when I was first diagnosed. Weight-loss wise- it hasn't made ANY difference- I still find it extremely difficult to lose anything. My GP told me exercise is a must- as our metabolism's are extremely slow due the the condition, and the only way to 'rev' them up is by exercise. I've found this to be true- as I eat very well- all fresh, no processed/fried etc and still am not shifting the lbs yet. I've only started doing some exercise (I've finally given in! LOL!) so hopefully that'll make a difference?

Hi Girls

ive recently been diagnosed with an under active thyroid, i have been given my tabs to take and will be going for regular blood tests. 

Does anyone suffer from this?? ive put over a stone in weight on which my gp has said is one of the side affects of this does anyone know if i will now lose the weight when they decide im on the right dosage of meds or will i struggle to lose it have started my exercise cd today hopefull this will help!

thanks