m/s and thyroid medication

Mianda16

Does anyone else take medicine to control their thyroid? I've always been extremely good about taking it exactly as directed (with an empty stomach and drink plenty of water afterwards), but now that my m/s is kicking in I'm having a difficult time not eating first thing in the morning.

So what to do....eat and risk losing the effectiveness of the medication or take it on an empty stomach and suffer through feeling terrible?

angelamooney

I take it, but have not had M/S  yet. Is it possible for you to wake up and have a small snack 2 hrs before you normally wake up? That way you have a moslty empty tummy but still have taken the edge off.

You should only have to wait 30 min after taking your pill before you can eat, but I know when you don't feel good that can seem like a very long time!

I did not even think of this issue. Keep me posted. I hope you feel better soon!

Mianda16

Thanks ladies! I was always told to wait at least an hour after taking it to eat, but I could definitely handle 20 or 30 minutes. I haven't been sleeping well lately either so taking it during one of my nightly pee breaks is also an idea. That way when I wake up I'll be ok to start eating.

elaforgia

Even though you're not supposed to I usually eat and then take it.  Always have, and my numbers are ok.  They've already had to raise my dose once and I'm only 7 weeks!  Next bloodwork next week so we'll see.  Has anyone else already had changes??

Mianda16

elaforgia:

Even though you're not supposed to I usually eat and then take it.  Always have, and my numbers are ok.  They've already had to raise my dose once and I'm only 7 weeks!  Next bloodwork next week so we'll see.  Has anyone else already had changes??

I'm worried about needing my dose adjusted too. I had my levels checked only a day before my BFP and both TSH and T4 were very good but I've heard that levels can change quickly with pregnancy.

prettygreenbag

I've been taking Synthroid for over ten years now and I'm having the same issue.  I'm pretty religious about taking it an hour ahead of time and what i've been doing is taking it the moment I wake up and just grin and bear it with the m/s for an hour. Usually, I make sure that I eat something right before I go to bed, and that makes it a little better in the morning.

I know, it sucks but for me, the Synthroid absorption is important b/c a couple weeks after my BFP, my TSH shot up so obviously my body needs it.  Also, be sure not to take your Synthroid at the same time as your prenatals or calcium b/c they affect the absorption of the Synthroid.  But, you should talk with your doctor