thyroid meds

[thesuse2000 698]

Hi all - I take Synthroid for hypothyroidism and I'm wondering if my dose will need to change as I lose weight.

Has anyone needed to decrease (or increase?) their thyroid meds after losing weight?

Just curious - thanks!

[shaversd 0]

Mine has been changed over the years but not in response to weight loss. I believe it generally goes by your T3 and T4 test results and I don't know if those are affected by weight loss.

[karmstrong6 0]

My doc told me the meds were based on weight and I would need to decrease my amount. Hope that helps

[Gracey 7]

I am pre-banded (MO) and have been on the same dose of Synthroid since I was size 8! Who knows.

[thesuse2000 698]

Thanks all for the responses!

It sounds like I should just get it checked as regularly as I have been (about twice a year) but I shouldn't expect any drastic changes.

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