Bloated stomach

[TreorchyGal]

Does anybody know if this is an official side effect of taking Levo I was asking as I'm going to see my oncologist and wanted to know before I ask her and look like a complete fool if its not.

[gracegirl78]

I think its just a symptom of being hypo, im the same i look 6 months pregnant! Wish i could help more or give you the miracle cure but i cant im afraid. Am taking probiotics though and mainly gluten free so hoping that will help!

[shaws Administrator]

These are some people who had/have the same problem.

steadyhealth.com/Levothyrox...

You may not yet be on optimum medication which will enable your metabolism to rise and may also help your stomach.

Just in case, this is a link re the effects of low stomach acid - I am not saying this is what you have but you can see how hypo affects the stomach too.

stopthethyroidmadness.com/s...

[begutbegut]

I am hypo and I get this symptom too, unfortunately

However, perhaps it's best to get checked out to rule out something worse if you have concerns?

Ana

[TreorchyGal]

Would it still Be like that if I don't have a thyroid?? I'm on 175mcg a day, I wonder if they will put me on a higher dose.

[catsndogs]

If it is any help to you I am waiting to start Levo and have a very bloated stomach, looks like I am about to give birth - but I am a man!! lol And I am only 10 stone, looks a bit bizarre Hope the info helps.

[lola1956]

so why does our stomach bloat then? i look about 6 months pregnant too, cut out bread , pasta etc as recommended but still look the same why?

[kizzy12]

hi , i have had the same problem ....my doc put me on omeprozole and am back to normal ....worth trying xx

[shaws Administrator in reply to kizzy12]

I am glad omeprozole worked. I hope too it was for short-term use only. There have been warnings about long-term use.

dailymail.co.uk/health/arti...

[kizzy12 in reply to shaws]

to be honest i have been ill with so many problems for so long i dont care anymore...as long as it makes me feel better lol

[TreorchyGal]

They have put me on Omeprazole for heart burn but I think it's use to this but need diagnosing

stopthethyroidmadness.com/s...

Just as above

[Pink_Bear]

Cutting out gluten was the solution for me - and I feel so much better without it in every way.

[PaddyJ]

Just thought I would throw in my experience of being gluten free. For over a year I've had very low ferritin - and have felt lousy since before I was diagnosed hypothyroid 21/2 years ago. Doc decided a few months ago that I should be tested for Coeliac Disease. I had lots of possible symptoms, including bloating. After a negative blood test and two endoscopies it's been decided that I do not have CD. However, now, only 2 1/2 weeks after starting a gluten free diet (upon instruction), I feel better than I have done for many years. I'm interested to see what the next blood tests show. Even though I do not have CD I plan to remain gluten free.

[Hashoo in reply to PaddyJ]

I've been wheat free for a month now and my energy level has really gone up...apparently gluten in wheat specifically can block vitamin absorption...

[Hidden]

I too have cut gluten and sugar.. way to go for me too, especially helped with brain fog. As for the tum!! I take a super 8 probiotic and a digestive enzyme, amazing results. Not sure just down to levo but everything slows down when hypo so need to help/aid the organs/systems along.

[sky00]

anyone else have a bloated tummy that goes big then small almost daily, seems to be somehow related to eating, as i mostly awake with an almost flat tummy then after a days eating it swells ??? doc scratches his head

[lynnp]

Hi,

Try sticking to protein and veg, worked wonders for me.

L.

[polly3]

Check with the doc.....then go gluten free...fennel tea is good for bloating also go dairy free. I feel so much better for doing this........now I am off for a pizza lololol!

[TreorchyGal]

I'm going o have a chat with my oncologist fri to see what she says as she put me on the Levo

[marissa]

I had to come off levo because my stomach bloated so badly. it was so uncomfortable and I used to take off my bra to try alleviate the tightness. car journeys were a nightmare but I am now taking armour and it still occurs but not so dramatically