Not everyone feels good at 1 to 2. You might need to have Cytomel added to your meds to feel better. Don't let ANYONE treat you badly because of your size. We all deserve to be treated with respect.

kim, if your doctor is rude to you, you should get a new doctor. you are paying good money in premiums of doctor visits, and you should be treated with respect.

happy, yes, soy isn't that great for thyroid people, but from what i've read, the tests were done using 60grams of soy protein a day. most of the soy products i eat are about 10g at the max. i like the variety it gives me. i just be careful to not eat soy at every meal. i think moderation is key.

Well you folks have opened a door for me. Have done research and decided to see an endocrinologist on my own. (My gyne has been doing the bloodwork, prescribing the meds and consulting with a collegue (sp?) endo on her side.

I have been on Synthroid for 9 years and never felt that it really did the job tho my T4 levels are where they should be. I'm hoping a change in meds and more information will get me to a better place. I am so ready to be over with the poor sleep, lack of energy and most of all FREEZING all the time. Winter is just starting - might as well put me outside, hang a few lights on me and I can be Mrs. Frosty.

I see the new doctor on Monday. I'm just hoping this one does the trick but I am prepared to keep searching until I find one that I can have a comfortable relationship with.

And it's all because of the great info I got over here... Thanks!

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a year ago and I am taking Levoxyl. Another drug interaction to be aware of is with your birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen effects the absorption of thyroid meds. My obgyn (who diagnosed me) never told me this. I was taking them both together and I found out the hard way not to do this. I would have night sweats, day sweats, jut felt crappy all the time, heart palpatations. After doing some online research, I started taking one med in the morning and one last thing at night .. and my symptoms went away. I don't take anything within 4 hours of taking my levoxy. No vitamins or other drugs. Also .. make sure your multivitamin doesn't have iodine or kelp in it. Both of these can affect your thyroid.