Med change caused 5# weight gain

[deej36]

I was on .001 levothyroxine for 4 weeks when I was diagnosed with hypothyroid.  My TSH level went from 6 to .009 so my doctor lowered my dose to .088... since I ended up hyper... I was thrilled to have lost 5 of the 30 pounds I had gained before being diagnosed...now being on this lower level.... I have regained the 5# I had lost... Is this normal?  Can such a small change in medication cause such drastic changes in my metabolism?

[deej36]

THanks... should I stick it out with this level of levothyroxine or should I ask my doctor to increase it back...I know being hyper is not good, but this weight gain is driving me crazy!!!  WHat are your thoughts about armour??  If I stay at this dosage do you think evenutally my system will be able to lose weight?

[AJWS6]

From my experience, yes small changes can cause drastic changes, till body adjust and stabilizes.  

Good luck !!