can low thryroid cause a peron's face to look bloated? - Thyroid Disorders Message Board

almondjoy · 02-20-2004, 10:00 PM

Will taking a lower dose of medication (synthroid) than is needed cause a person's face to look bloated and puffy? Thanks.

girlygirly · 02-21-2004, 05:08 AM

Having a puffy face is indeed a symptom.

You might do well to look up Dr. Lowe and see how he feels about low doses of T4 meds. It will surely enlighten you!! Good Luck

almondjoy · 02-22-2004, 12:10 AM

thanks for the information!

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Originally Posted by girlygirly

Having a puffy face is indeed a symptom.

You might do well to look up Dr. Lowe and see how he feels about low doses of T4 meds. It will surely enlighten you!! Good Luck

almondjoy · 02-22-2004, 02:36 AM

Who and where is Dr. Lowe?

AngelaA · 02-22-2004, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by almondjoy

Who and where is Dr. Lowe?

Dr. Lowe is a famous dr on the internet that has some interesting opinions on thyroid treatments.

ABout the puffy face...that is indeed a sign you are still hypothyroid despite being on medication. Many people remain hypo on T4 drugs because a lot of people are poor converters. You may need T3 in addition to T4 in order to stop all the hypo symptoms.