Abnormal weight gain

kwicks · January 2014

Before bugging my Dr, I thought I'd see if you ladies have any insight or suggestions for me.

For sub clinical hypo, my Dr put me on .025mg of generic synthroid. I started it January 8th, and since then I've gained 7 lbs. 7 lbs! Thats a huge jump for me, and not the normal water weight flux. I have been maintaining my diet and exercise the same, so I don't think it could be that.

Is it worth emailing my Dr about or should I just hang in there until my first 6 week blood tests.

txgsd81 · January 2014

Personally, I've had short term issues with water retention whenever my thyroid meds were adjusted. However, everyone is different and my experience might not be typical. I'd let your doctor know, and if they're concerned, they'll have you come in. They're there to help. Good luck!

ngolimento · January 2014

Both hyper and hypoactive thyriod fluctuations will cause weight change.

For hyperactive states, you will drop weight like crazy, have insane mood swings, and have heart palpitations.

For hypoactive states, you will gain weight, and be less energetic.

It sounds like your doc adjusted you down from hyperactive. If you told him you are gaining weight, he'd probably say 'good'.

missnacholover · January 2014

I take synthroid as well. I did gain weight when I was diagnosed but I was also diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the same time. (fun day that was). So I don't know if the weight gain was getting my thyroid meds regulated or starting on insulin, or, probably both.

I do feel that it makes it harder to lose weight when your thyroid is jacked. Yay.

kwicks · January 2014

Peledreamsofrain said:

Both hyper and hypoactive thyriod fluctuations will cause weight change. For hyperactive states, you will drop weight like crazy, have insane mood swings, and have heart palpitations. For hypoactive states, you will gain weight, and be less energetic. It sounds like your doc adjusted you down from hyperactive. If you told him you are gaining weight, he'd probably say 'good'.

My understanding was the opposite- Hyper and you have a low TSH, medication will being up both your TSH and possible your weight. With Hypo your TSH level is high, and you might lose weight. I'm not overweight, but close, so I definitely don't need to gain!

Either way I'll e-mail my Dr. to make sure it's not something that needs attention.

@CLEcyclist I totally agree with you that asking your Dr. questions is not bugging them, and it's something I probably need to work on. I was in the health care industry (an ER) for almost 10 years, and think it has an influence on how I act as a patient vs a caregiver. Thanks for the reminder that I'm a patient too!

Emerald27 · January 2014

It usually takes up to about 6 weeks for medication to have an affect on your symptoms. That said, it never hurts to give your doctor a call if you're concerned.

I was hyperthyroid until my thyroidectomy a year and 1/4 ago, and I've gained 25 lbs. Its awful, and I feel ya. Hopefully it's not thyroid related and will go away quickly!

12bailey18 · January 2014

I've been on Synthroid for about 10 years. (I have Hashimoto's) From my experience it seems like you should be losing weight, as the synthroid is kick starting your metabolism. That's the norm with under active thyroids and usually weight gain occurs after being medicated for an over active thyroid. Either way, I wouldn't feel bad calling the doctors office and at least running it by the nurse.

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