Q's for the Ladies on Synthroid/Levothyroxine

aves0708

I've been taking this time on the bench to really get back into my working out/running.  In the fall, winter, and spring I like to run after work.  Now that it's HOT outside running after work just seems crazy,  so I'd like to start getting my run in before work.  Here's my problem.....I don't like to run on a completely empty stomach.  Last summer I would get up and immediately get a small snack (granola, fruit etc) and go.  Now that I'm not suppose to eat for 30-60min after my meds it's throwing a wrench in my routine.  Do any of you ladies work out in the morning?  Do you just do it on an empty stomach?  I was thinking I could set my alarm extra early, take my meds and then sleep for a while longer before actually getting up.  If you have anything that works for you I'd love to hear!  Thanks!

Mozzarella13

No advice here, just wanted to say that I struggle with synthroid timing too!! It makes me miss breakfast sometimes which is bad for the diet, and I have to remember to take prenatals at night so they don't interfere.

aves0708

@iputketchuponketchup you have to take any thyroid meds 30-60 min before you eat breakfast so you can see how the meds make this very difficult for a morning work out

kushie77

I try to get my run in at night, right before dusk for this reason.  I am not a chipper morning person to begin with but to have to get up an hour early just to take my Synthroid is not an option for me.  I know that wasn't much help.  Plus Synthroid needs to be taken with a full glass (at least 6oz) of water and then to run with that and an empty tank is sort of asking for me to puke.  

Belou52579

****CHILD WARNING*****

I actually get up early to take the dogs out and drive my step son to school-which is an hour long drive back and forth. As soon as I get up I take that synthroid pill and go on with the morning routine. After I drop him off I hit the gym and rush home because I'm always starving. At that point I take my Met because that has to be taken with food. 

As simple as that routine sounds, it took me months to figure out how to work out with taking my synthroid and also needing to take the Met in the morning. One on an empty stomach and one with food blew my mind. 

I'm a tiny bit ashamed after admitting that...

With your running, my suggestion would be to set an alarm for really early, take your pill and go back to sleep until your run time hits.

aves0708

Thanks for all the suggestions!  I think I am going to try the set an early alarm approach and see how it goes:)

jaco0207

I sometimes run in the morning as well. Generally it is short, 3-4 miles. I take the meds with a lot of water, then head out. When I get back I eat a banana right away to get some sugar in my system. If I were doing longer than 3-4 miles I would need food, but I am ok with the shorter runs. 

I like the alarm clock idea, however I would never fall back asleep.