Anyone Have An Underactive Thyroid ?

[silka]

I have been extremely tired of late, but do not feel ill. The nurse took blood tests yesterday and this was mentioned along with other things it could be.
I have been struggling to get some weight off as well lately, all to no avail.
If it is an underactive thyroid and I am put on tablets, will I feel different right away ?

[Sqad]

Yes......you will be put on tablets for life.....and no, it will take you months to "feel different."

[Haggisdj]

When I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid and started my medication, which is for life, I was on 25mg for three months then more blood test. I was then put on 50mg for three months, blood tests, the 75mg for three months and MORE blood tests. After three years I am now still on 75mg.

[cazzz1975]

I felt worlds better within a few days, the first thing that disappeared was the tremors I had been suffering!

[Sqad]

Haggis...I think you mean micrograms (mg is milligrams)

[Brinjal]

It can take time to get the medication right as the amounts are quite minuscule
Don't expect to suddenly lose weight. You still have to work at it. It should be a bit easier.

[silka]

Thank you for your comments

[lilacben]

silka, do you mind me asking but have you ever been to Somerset.???? As I used to know someone by that name.
About the thyroid I have had problems for years and have blood tests every six months. I just cannot lose weight now matter how little I eat.! Brenda x

[DTCwordfan]

silka - my mater has it....levothyroxine for the rest of your life, the blood to be monitored every six months as the dosage can vary - on a number of factors....you can swing from being hypo to hyper....you should read about the symptoms of thyroid issues.
http://curezone.com/faq/q.asp?a=13,281,2962&q=571

[fiftyplusfive]

The good news is you do not have to pay for prescriptions ever for anything.

[silka]

Brenda, no I have never been to Somerset.

Well they have discovered I am short of iron, so waiting to hear more results, it may not be the thyroid after all x