Thyroid Problems

I have been taking levothyroxine for approx 18 months whilst awaiting a total thyoidectomy t remove 2 large goitres. Any changes took a little time to adjust to but in the main apart from the sleep issue, felt good. 10 days into my post.tt and I can´t sleep, can´t eat anf feel dreadful. W ish I had never had it done. Awiting the biopsy result tomorrow so at least that will be a weight off the mind, but IT ID THE PHYSICAL AILMENTS that I am struggling with. Choking evn when drinking water, everythings tatstes horrid so i do not want to eat it, smells are amplified to the point of making me sick and I have not slept again tonight. On 100mg for now. anyone else had similar probs ## I am very sorry to read of what you are going through. The odd taste and insomnia can be caused by ...

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I have always been active, hiking, biking, walking. I am a former smoker though. Quit almost 20 years ago. About a year ago I was diagnosed with having low Thyroid levels and was put on levothyroxine 50mg. A couple of months later after more tests it was concluded that I have Hashimotos. Time frame August 2014-Aug 2015. In Jan 15 I noticed some asthma upon exertion and after talking with my doctor he suggested I carry an inhaler when exercising. I used the inhaler twice and then nothing for a couple of months although I did notice some gradual shortening of breath and headaches. Breathing got worse in April after a severe bout with bronchitis. Went back to Dr and he decided to try me on Armour. Still having shortness of breath but still able to take walks. About a month ago I went to se...

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Since the last few days my blood pressure has been 140/100. I am having thyroid problems also. I am taking amlopres 2.5 mg for my hypertension. Is it the right treatment option? I feel tired and have not been feeling well. For my thyroid i am taking thyroxine 100 mg.

oval turquoise pill GG 338 thyroid ## Based on the description provided, I can confirm your pill to be Levothyroxine sodium (150 mcg). This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Can anyone help......I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid and have a real problem with my bladder.Keep needing to urinate which is so exhausting and scares me if it doesnt go away has anyone had any experience of this.If so did the levothyroxine help? ## Frequent urination can be a symptom of Hypothyroidism, so the Levothyroxine might help, once your thyroid hormones are better balanced. The common side effects to the medication may include: nausea, fatigue, weight and appetite changes. Learn more: Have you consulted with your doctor about the frequent urination? There are some medications available that may help, in the meantime. It is also a condition that you will want to keep an eye on and if it doesn't improve, be certain to let your doctor know. ## yes im the same wi...

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doctor prescribed me ebexid tablets. i have cystic ovary. No thyroid problems.[TSH-2.8]. Is this a multivitamin tablet? ## Hello, Dona! How are you? This is a medication that combines desiccated thyroid with vitamins and nutrients. Many women with PCOS do have thyroid problems, but if you don't, I am not sure why he would prescribe this. Have you asked your doctor about it?

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I have taken eltroxin for many years. In May of 2010, my doctor changed my meds to synthroid. since early June, I have experienced vision problems with blurring,double vision,broken lines,etc. One optometrist i saw said he thought it was systemic and noted that thyroid problems are notorious for causing vision problems. i had my blood work done and numbers were realy high(75) so my doctor increased the synthroid meds to .125mg . I have dizziness and poor balance especially when changing planes,i.e. from sitting to standing. i can't trust my ability to walk alone across any empty space,mall hallway,etc.I had also experienced nausea ,always in the forenoon. my doctor thinks it is not the synthroid but the thyroid numbers being so high. Could this be the synthroid? ## I am having the s...

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Hi all, 6 weeks ago I had my operation and was told that as only half my thyroid had been removed, I would not need medication. My level has come back at 7.87 and have been prescribed 25 mg dose of Levthyroxine to start tomorrow morning. I suppose I am really asking if anyone can tell me their experiences when they first started medication as I am due to return to work on Monday and wondering how I may be affected and what to look out for. Thank you ## How did your return to work go? Have you have any problems since you started the medication? Learn more Levothyroxine details here. I have never taken it, but from other posts on here, I can tell you that when first starting it, some people have experience nausea, dizziness, palpitations and irritability. ## Hi Verwon, Back to work is goi...

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hi can anyone help please, im worried sick about my partner, he underwent chemo and radio therapy for throat cancer in 2011 , found out last year that his thyroid had been damaged by the radiotherapy , so the doctor put him on 50mcg of levothyroxine for one week then dose was raised from 50mcg to 100mcg within the first week of treatment then increased again after about a month to 125mcg, all was okay until the dose of 125mcg was taken within weeks he was really ill and it was everyday vomiting , dehydration, red face , and talking at an extreme rate, forgetfulness after another trip to the doctors i managed to convince the doctor that symptoms only got worse when he started taking the 125 dose,because the doctor said levothyroxide did not cause side effects, [so why do the leaflets ins...

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I got my nexplanon implanted a year and a half ago soon after I received news that my thyroid was swollen and been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. There is not history of this in my family and have never had any problems like this, I'm still pretty young being 26. I've had 3 kids and my weight has always be stable until now. Hypothyroidism is ruining my life and I believe it might have something to do with the nexplanon because this all started when I got it implanted. Thoughts?? ## Hello, Holly! How are you? No, that's not a normal side effect of Nexplanon, as listed by the FDA. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, PMS-like symptoms and irregular bleeding. Had you ever had symptoms of a thyroid issue in the past? Are you on any...

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Client states he is taking a thyroid med called "lexovaxl." Unable to locate any such med. Anyone know what he might be talking about. ## Hi Wally, You may be thinking of the name Levothyroxine? This medicine is a hormone replacement usually given to patients with thyroid problems, specifically, hypothyroidism. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Levoxyl is a thyroid medication that is no longer made. I was on it for years. The maker stopped making this drug.. I wrote the company along with many others asking them to not discontinue this drug. It worked very well for me. It took a while to find something that worked for me. name brand synthyroid is...

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I have hypothyroidism, is clearly that i have weight loss problems, my doctor prescribe to me levothyroxine88 mg but instead of loosing i keep gaining weight. My question is anyone knows if i can take fruta planta without any problems while im in this medication? ## Is your doctor checking your thyroid hormone levels regularly? If they are still fluctuating then that may be why you keep gaining, rather than losing. It is a pretty common occurrence for people with thyroid problems. Learn more Levothyroxine details here. And as to the Fruta Planta, it's really best to stay away from it, because in FDA testing, it was found to be adulterated. It contained an undeclared drug ingredient, which is why they made them stop selling at U.S. retail locations. What types of foods do you eat and...

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My menstrual cycle is 4 months delayed and when I had a medical checkup in the school, the nurse said that i had hyperthyroidism. Does hyperthyroidism affect my menstruation? I have been stressed out about this for the past few weeks. ## Yes, thyroid issues can cause problems with your menstrual cycle, as well as weight changes, mood swings and hair loss, according to the NIH. Are you on any medications? Do you have any other diagnosed medical conditions?

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I have been on 50 mcg of levothyroxine for 5 months and I have gained 15 pounds. My doctor tells me that it should be the opposite and that I should loose weight. Is this possible? Have any of you taking this drug has experienced the same? ## I was on 50mg for about 2 weeks and noticed I had gained 10 pounds. So I stopped taking it and gained another 15lbs. now my test showed me to be 5.9 and my new doctor put me on 15mg. She said this will help me loose weight that the 50mg wasn't strong enough to help me not gain the weight. ## I have gained 15 pounds on synthroid. It made me edgy and caused gastrointestinal problems. ## I also was on Levothyroxine 50 for a few months and gained 10 pounds and had severe constipation. My doctor told me not diet and take Metamucil. I felt sure it wa...

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I suffer from hypothyroidism and have been on 50 MCG of levothyroxine and vitamin D3 5000 daily and I have had sore and tender throat and uncomfortable to touch. It feels like my throat is closing. I went to the doctor today and she said my tonsils were slightly swollen. I have never had problems with my tonsils. Has anyone had issues with their tonsils or throat while suffering from thyroid issues or on medication? It seems to be a new or different symptom every day! ## Hello, Angela! How are you? No, this medication hasn't been known to cause tonsil issues. Did your doctor prescribe anything to treat it, such as an antibiotic? It may be beneficial for you to see an ENT. ## I have always read that true diagnostics for hypothyroidism, that one has to do four evaluations: T3,T4, tsh,...

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Hi - I have thyroid issues, and within the last three years my thyroid has became very active. I was told I had hyper when I was 15 and now I will be turning 22 this December. But just in last three years I have noticed that my teeth have become really bad. Decaying of my molars, sensitive to hot and cold, and jaw pain. My wisdom teeth are growing in but my dentist in Burlington (Pearl Dental) says that my wisdom teeth will not affect any other tooth unless it scrapes the others. My gums were also tender and swollen for about a week. I was wondering if having a really overactive thyroid would cause these problems? I should also tell you that my doctor is very worried that I could have a heart attack at any moment. I am dizzy, can not sleep, always hungry, losing weight fast, some days m...

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I have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes since the past month and a half. I am hypothyroid as well since 1994. I had managed to keep my weight under control but I have gained 6 kilos of weight. I was wondering what this weight gain is due to.I am very worried about this Please advise ## Either of these conditions can cause some weight gain, as well as the medications for Thyroid problems. Since I don't know the specifics of what medications you are taking and your medical history, these are only guesses, but they may explain it. It is also normal to gain weight, sometimes, as we age. Have you tried asking your doctor?

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I used to date a girl who started taking Redotex after stopping for a while. 2 weeks after that she wanted to combine it with Paxil, which is an antidepressant. On top of that she was already taking pills for thyroid problems. She used to say that if she didn't take the thyroid pills she would feel very tired. She would burst in tears out of nothing due to a side effect of Paxil. I'm still worried about her and I suggested her to excercise, however she refused. She would also get anxiety attacks. My question is: what behavior should we expect from someone who has been doing this for years? How is she going to be affected in a long term usage? What other side effects should we expect from the combination of Redotex, Paxil and thyroid pills? Thanks for your help.

I have Graves disease (thyroid problems) and I am taking an SSRI anti-depressant called Lexapro after being changed from Zoloft and I have been having the Tremors for the last 9 months. I have seen a Neurologist and my GP who can't work out why these temors are happening. Can someone please let me know of the newer classes of medications that don't cause the Tremors please, because these tremors are happening 24 hours a day and I can't do the things that I used to be able to do. I have had bad falls because of this and now I mostly stay in bed where up to 9 months ago I was a very high functioning worman.

My name is Rashmi I have may problems Celiac Disease, Thyroid (hyper & hypo both are problem and also anemia, sinus, Fever, allergic many types, breathing problem, Urine Infection from last 25 years and last 2 years I have irritable bowl in my stomach and also constipation problem. Doc gave me Darolac IBS but not relax feel in my stomach. so, now my doc gave me Veloz D (rabeprezole sodium and dompendone. I am taking last one day but I did not know that how much effect and side effect. ## First, you only have one Thyroid gland, so it is not possible for it to be both hypo and hyper, at the same time, it would have to be one or the other. As to the Veloz-D, it's used to reduce the amount of acid produced by your stomach to prevent or treat conditions, such as heartburn, GERD, gast...

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