Synthroid? Thyroid issues?

ThePax89 · July 2016

Just wondering who else is taking synthroid or has thyroid issues.

Specifically, I want to know when you take synthroid during the day.

kashock-2 · July 2016

I do! I take mine at all times of the day, even though I know it should be taken first thing in the morning on an empty stomach with no other meds. I'm TERRIBLE at taking meds so I figure if I remember to take it everyday it's a win. I keep mine in the center console of my car ( is that weird?) because I ALWAYS have something to drink with me in the car and that's when I think of it.

ThePax89 · July 2016

Ok so I've been taking it at like 3:00 am, when I get up to pee, because if I wait until I wake up in the morning, I can't eat right away...and morning sickness

mjschenk · July 2016

I am on thyroid pills for pregnancy I take them first thing in the morning at least an hour before I eat. But it's been harder with morning sickness this time around because I am awake earlier with my LO. You could ask you doctor about switching to bed time I tried that last pregnancy but had to switch back because it didn't work as well.

ThePax89 · July 2016

Interesting. Thanks @mjschenk

kashock-2 · July 2016

@ThePax89 that sounds like 3:00am checks all the boxes (empty stomach, no other meds, etc). As long as your levels are in range I'd keep doing what's working for you!

Becid24 · July 2016

I take mine first thing in the morning. Hardest part is remembering to take my vitamn 4 hours later. I forget my vitamn more than I'd like because I forget abut it.

awknyc · July 2016

I take mine first thing when I wake up. I leave it on my nightstand next to a bottle of water. I eat randomly throughout the day so it's the best time for me to take when I know my stomach will be empty.

aishmc · July 2016

I've been taking mine at night with my prenatals. I couldn't keep it down for more than 2 weeks when I was taking it in the morning. At that point my OB and PCP both said to just take it whenever I could keep it down. It's not perfect, but it's better than not having it at all.

moosette113 · July 2016

I didn't start synthroid until I was about 6 weeks along when my dr. did a blood panel, but I've been taking it when I first wake up and I stumble towards the bathroom. I usually start getting ready for the day then so I have some time before I eat breakfast/take vitamins. But if you're up at 3:30am anyway, it sounds like a good time to take it

sldp123 · July 2016

I take mine right before I leave for work, then I eat breakfast when I get to work about an hour later. But there was a stretch when I was feeling nauseous as soon as I woke up, so I had to take it with crackers. I know it's not the best, but I figured getting it in my system at all was better than nothing.

I think taking it when you wake up at 3am is perfect. If it's working for you and your levels are where they should be, I'd just stick with it.

jsl82 · July 2016

I've had Hashimoto's (under-active thyroid) for the past 4 years. I have always taken my pills first thing in the morning since you need to take it on an empty stomach (but my mother takes her Synthroid 4-5 hours after dinner since she is on a lot of medicines for a heart condition that do not interact well).
When I was trying to get pregnant I talked to my doctor about my concerns about morning sickness, and eating constantly to avoid it, and she said we may increase my dosage slightly if I am unable to go 5 hours without eating. If you are having trouble taking it on an empty stomach talk to your doctor.
As we are all entering the 2nd trimester our little fetuses are starting to develop their own thyroid hormones- and it is possible the hereditary aspect of this disease is developed during this stage of growth. You should be having your levels tested every 4-6 weeks. As long as your doctors are confident that everything looks good- keep doing what you are doing.

user78616 · July 2016

Every night I put one pill in a little bowl on my night stand. My alarm goes off at 5 am every morning and I take it then. I don't wake up for work until at least 7am. I have been doing this for years so now the 5am alarm doesn't completely wake me up and I usually don't even remember taking it but if the bowl is empty I assume I took it.

ThePax89 · July 2016

Does anyone else have hypothyroidism and is underweight?

jsl82 · July 2016

@ThePax89 when I was first diagnosed I was hypo and underweight. I was actually losing weight without trying (oh how I miss those days). My levels were borderline at that point and my annual physical with my doctor missed it. I was diagnosed a month later with my ob/gyn when I missed my period. My endo at the time did a full work up and found that my TSH levels were just below the normal range and could appear normal at times. I did have the hashimoto antibodies and an ultrasound showed signs that my body had been attacking my thyroid for some time. One of my cousins is going through this now, where her TSH is normal but she has the antibodies and damage to the organ (and she's so tiny). Another cousin with hypothyroidism has never gained any weight, but we complain about the mental fog to each other from time to time. I wouldn't worry too much about your weight- just make sure your TSH, T4 and T3 levels are normal.

Nburns28 · July 2016

I do! I take it first thing in the morning- Which on some days if I was too sick to stomach it, I would just double or triple up on my does when I felt less queasy. My doctor said this was fine. I try to eat about 20 minutes later. My levels have been in a good range since my endo checks every 4 wks.

aishmc · September 2016

Bringing this back since I just got my latest labs back. All was good except for my TSH getting a bit outrageous. I get to double my dosage starting tomorrow.

For those of you who've had to increase your Levothyroxine dosage during pregnancy, did you notice any issues? My body is being stupid and isn't liking meds lately.

kashock-2 · September 2016

I had to increase my dose -but just from 137 to 150- no issues. I could tell a difference but in a good way!

agea · September 2016

I didn't have any issues either- started pregnancy at 25 and am now at 112. It helped keep my levels relatively consistent when I got careful about not taking it anywhere near mealtime. I now take it in the middle of the night when I get up to go to bathroom.

awknyc · September 2016

@aishmc I had to have my levels adjusted 3 times from 75 to 88 to 100 to 112mcg, which is where I am now. It's funny b/c my endo would ask how I'm feeling each time and honestly I felt fine and didn't notice a single change with the different doses, but eveyrone's different. After my first delivery I developed Hashimoto's and my TSH was 70 and my doctor thought for sure I was extremely fatigued, but I still felt fine.

streulim · September 2016

I take mine at 3 AM when my husband gets home from work and inevitably I have to pee anyway. I take my prenatal at night before bed at around 9:30-10 PM. Then everything is spaced apart. My levels are all within normal range! I know this can be deceiving in pregnancy but still a success if you ask me.

Edited to clarify times of day ie: AM vs PM

aishmc · September 2016

Thanks @KAShock @sarag @awknyc @streulim

I like the idea of taking it earlu early morning. I need to be better about not eating too soon. That's my issue so far. I wake up and take my meds, but I'm soooo hungry.

ThePax89 · September 2016

@aishmc never had an issue increasing.

mjschenk · September 2016

Ugh coming here to wallow just got the phone call mine is being increased to 75 mcg which that isn't the thing but the nurse who I actually love said that even after my pregnancy I will probably be on pills for good

ThePax89 · September 2016

@mjschenk ugh. I don't even know what my deal will be post pregnancy. You never know! Maybe things will even out on their own.

aishmc · September 2016

@mjschenk if you weren't on them before there's no way they could know that now. And even if you do, it's not the worst ever.

I've had hypothyroidism for 6 years so I know I'll be on them forever, but what's the deal with breastfeeding? Has anyone had to increase or decrease based on metabolic changes and whatnot?

mjschenk · September 2016

My concern is that breastfeeding makes you wanna eat all the time and so it makes finding a time to take the pills a little harder because at least with my LO my schedule changed a bit and so idk when I'll take them. It will be finding a balancing act is all.

kashock-2 · September 2016

@aishmc I've been on synthroid for 5 years, my dose stayed the same all during my first pregnancy and while I breastfed (7 months), this pregnancy it had to be increased once already. I think it's a crap shoot. Different for every person AND every pregnancy.

urbanorchidgirl · September 2016

I'm not on thyroid pills and my TSH is normal, but I had a thyroid ultrasound back in April before I found out I was pregnant because my doc thought my thyroid seemed big. Turns out I have what they call a multinodule goiter. Awesome. They recommend a biopsy of the nodules. But I put it off being pregnant and not wanting to deal with it. Just saw a surgeon this week and we decided to wait until I deliver for the biopsy. But it could be benign, inconclusive or cancer. Cool. Cancer. I might need the nodules removed, or eventually have my whole thyroid removed. Excellent. Wish I just needed pills!

awknyc · September 2016

mjschenk said:

Ugh coming here to wallow just got the phone call mine is being increased to 75 mcg which that isn't the thing but the nurse who I actually love said that even after my pregnancy I will probably be on pills for good

@mjschenk I'm sorry, I know how you feel. That's how I felt during my first pregnancy bc I never had a thyroid issue prior to that and I was praying it would go back to normal after I gave birth, but it didn't. If it's any consolation my doctor said that if I was going to have any medical condition, this would be the one to have because it's completely managed by a pill that provides the hormone. It's annoying but honestly I don't even really think about it anymore.

Salliejabl · September 2016

This pregnancy with my thyroid has been far worse then my first one. I have Hashimoto's and been taking Synthroid for the last six years at least if not a little longer. For the most part, it is has been kept in check but with how bad my morning sickness was in the first trimester it was very hard to be consistent with my dosage. It ended up throwing off my levels really bad. I've been getting bloodwork every four-six weeks and are struggling to get my thyroid in check. I am on a very funky dosage schedule at the moment and need to get my bloodwork done. My doctor started having me take the pill before going to bed because of the morning sickness. I typically take it if I wake in the middle of the night which is a lot easier in the morning. It definitely at times can be a pain but manageable.

jlinke926 · September 2016

I do! I keep it on my nightstand and take it as soon as I wake up. Then I eat breakfast about annhour later.

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