Title: Levothyroxine and weight GAIN? — MyFitnessPal.com
Headings: Levothyroxine and weight GAIN?
Levothyroxine and weight GAIN?
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Hi, all. I was wondering if anyone else has taken levoythyroxine and experienced weight gain as opposed to loss? Several months ago, my endocrinologist had my thyroid levels tested. She said they were *just* under what is considered "normal" and that if it weren't for my prolactinoma, she wouldn't be treating for hypothyroidism at all. ( She thinks the size of the tumor is impacting my thyroid function.) I started Levothyroxine in February. When I went to my endocrinologist in February, I had actually lost 7lbs. When I saw her last week (5 months later), I had somehow gained weight -- about 10lbs worth. I asked her if it could be related to the levo, and she said no -- and then said that it was something that I had caused, even though I really haven't changed anything - if anything, I have actually become more active because I'm working more (retail) instead of sitting in school all day. Now, she wants to test for Type 2 Diabetes and a slew of other things and is contemplating putting me on another medication to "control my weight."