Comments on: Levothyroxine for Hypothyroidism: What You Need to Know

By: Theresa Miller

Theresa Miller — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 21:15:07 +0000

Ive been taking levothyroxine for about 3 yrs now , but they just keep raising it. I don’t see any difference but it making me want more hungry at times. Ive cut out all sugars , chips , fried food , and walk 2 miles 5 days a week and a while trying to loose weight and have not seen or felt any better. I would like to know if there is certain foods that really help. And please dont say eat fish , or any seafood.

By: Elizabeth Souissi

Elizabeth Souissi — Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:59:00 +0000

is zinc good im on thyroxine but im gaining weight and my hair is thinning.

By: Joe Leech, Dietitian

Joe Leech, Dietitian — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 05:44:34 +0000

In reply to Denyce. Hi Denyce, ask your doctor if you can try other thyroid medications or supplement with zinc. I'd also recommend exercising more (if you don't already!) to increase testosterone; when testosterone decreases, that can contribute to the hair loss. :)

By: Denyce

Denyce — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 22:39:47 +0000

I’m on the medication right now. I have been taking it for over 10 yrs. I get my TSH every twice a year. The doctor says that I’m on the correct mg. However I see a difference in my hair. It’s starting to fall out and very brittle. What are some things I can do to prevent this?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:54:50 +0000

I have been on it for 5 years and I don’t gel any different