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I started wp thyroid on dec 10 2015 32grain. My doctor increased it to 48 grains 6 feb. I have steadily gained weight especially since the increase. I now have not taken wp for 2 days. I am told to decrease back to 32.5 grain which I will do tomorrow. I gained 7 lbs between now and dec. The increase exhausted me. like really really exhausted me and I craved so much food. my labs are of course normal. After first starting wp in dec I felt great for a week or two. Has anyone had this reaction? weight gain extreme fatigue?

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Can I just ask a question, please. When you say your doctor started you on 32 grains, do you really mean 1/2 grain (about 32mg hormone). Usually NDT is measured in grains, i.e. 1, 2, and 3. 1 grain is equal to about 60/65 mg of levo.

This is an excerpt from STTM:

One grain is 65 mg (actually 64.8)

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Darlene1 in reply toshaws

Yes I meant 32.5 mg and increased to 48.75 mg

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shawsAdministrator in reply toDarlene1

First of all, when you start on NDT, you begin on a small dose if you've not been on thyroid hormones previously (NDT) (were you on levo previously and what was your dose).

You can start at 1/2 grain (or the equivalent to levo) which you did and then in two weeks add 1/4 or 1/2 grain and every 2 weeks until you feel well with symptoms relieved. You should take temp/pulse before beginning as we usually have both of them low due to hypo and making a record can be helpful in dosing.

If the dose is kept low too long it can have an adverse effect in that you might have more symptoms than before.

They say your labs are normal, but if you get them and put them on here, we'll have a look.

You still sound hypo. You're on half a grain of NDT... were you on levo (just t4), and what was your dose?

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Darlene1

Thank yall for responding. Yes I was on synthroid for 4 years than it stopped working. Than armour for 60 days which I had a bad reaction. I cannot remember the dosages but I do know all starter doses very minimal. Tsh .95 ref range .40 to 4.50 , t4 free 1.2 ref range .8-1.8 , t3 free 2.7 ref range 2.3-4.2, t3 reverse 24 ref range 8-25, I am aware the t3 reverse is a little high. Again has anyone experienced painful exhaustion and binge type eating because increased appetite on wp thyroid? Strangely my face bloat is gone but I have gained weight. I am thinking maybe I am over medicated since my labs are so normal?

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shawsAdministrator in reply toDarlene1

The best way to judge if you are on a good dose is not by your blood tests but by how you 'feel'. If well with no symptoms you are on the correct dose. Blood tests are only a guide.

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Yes I feel like hell. exhausted. I slightly increased my dose (my dr is aware). Lets see how I feel in 2 weeks.

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KENAUGE

Yes, I've gained 30 pounds since taking WP Thyroid 65 mg.

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SkewterGrl in reply toKENAUGE

I did NOT want to read that! I have been on it about two weeks and have gained a couple already! Any idea what might be causing it? WOW! I am prepared to go back to NP by Acella, but was hoping not to after reading some more encouraging reviews.

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SkewterGrl in reply toKENAUGE

Questions galore! When did you start on WP and how long before you noticed the weight increase? What dose are you on? I am one day away from going back on NP Thyroid by Acella. At 65,the weight comes off more slowly! I am afraid to put this off another week. I am taking 2 grains since 7/17.

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turner3670 in reply toKENAUGE

Hi what's wp thyroid? That's not NP is it thanks

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helvellaAdministrator in reply toturner3670

It is described here by its maker:

getrealthyroid.com/wp-thyro...

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