Underactive Thyroid

Hi all this is my first post, I am so glad I came upon this forum, I am 56 have been on levothyroxine for 3 years, I am taking 150micrograms a day. For the past 10 week I have had what I can only discribe as dry eyes (after doing hours of reserch on the net) the last month my eyes have got much worse, they water continusly they are very blood shot they are stuck together in the morning, swollen lids and under eye. I had a blood test last week and was told to reduce my levo by 25mg, but my eyes seemed to get worse. I have decided to come of my meds all together and see if that helps this will be my thrid day without the meds please keep fingers crossed that this will help my eyes as I am so depressed with them that I won't even go out. I do not recommend that anyone come of their med...

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ive never felt the same since starting levothyroxine,it actualy gives me all the symptoms of an underactive thyroid,for the 1st time in 7yrs i stopped taking it,all the underactive symptoms went,my hair and skin went back to normal,i felt great,the only problem i got was the rushing feeling in my throat and felt like my heart was beating hard,not a nice feeling,makes it hard to fall asleep,im thinking that was the thyroid struggling to work?!!,anyway,woke up this morning and facialy i looked terrible,flat skin and wrinkled around the eyes,im totaly confused,this thyroid thing drives me crazy trying to work it out. ## Hi, Lesley! Sorry about the problems that you're having. How often is your doctor doing blood work to check your thyroid hormone levels? Learn more Levothyroxine detail...

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I have been taking tyhroxine for 20 years , my gp made and error and lowere my tyhroxine to 125mg from 250mg . in between this time I started appearing a rash . I went for a blood test and my level was underactive so I went back on 250g. Ilater I went for another blood test and it was borderline overactive I reduced it again to 200 mg and now I have a full blown rash burning itching blotchy.i had a skin biopsy which came back inflamed but there not sure of the cause one possibility is a drug reaction ,,, I cant see it being tyhroxine if I have been on this drug for 20 yers with no problem plese help thanks ## Hello, Sandysan! Sorry about the problem that you're having. But actually, yes it could be the medication. Regardless of how long you've been taking something, our bodies c...

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i have been taken thyronorm (thyroxin 100) 100mg for past 3yrs but i have no idea ,which type of my thyroid disease means its hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?. please define this. ## Hyperthyroidism simply means your thyroid makes too much thyroid hormone. Your thyroid is a gland in the front of your neck. It controls your metabolism, which is how your body turns food into energy. It also affects your heart, muscles, bones, and cholesterol. Having too much thyroid hormone can make a lot of things in your body speed up. You may lose weight quickly, have a fast heartbeat, sweat a lot, or feel nervous and moody. Or you may have no symptoms at all. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) early symptoms can include: Being more sensitive to cold; Constipation; Depression; Fatigue or feeling sl...

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For underactive thyroid conditon ## I am trying to find a listing of the inert ingredients in Armour thyroid medicine ## Why is it so important to find the ingredients in a medication that has helped millions of people for many years? I have taken this medication for 25 years without any complications or side effects. Why isn't that enough for doctors? Don't they listen to their patients anymore. Are you a doctor or just a person I'm dumping on. ## Is ArmourThyroid meds is it better than Levothyroxine ??? ## Sunshine, there is really no way to say, since we are all different, it is really a matter of trial and error to discover what medication works for you, without causing unwanted side effects that make you miserable. The FDA warns that they both may cause similar side eff...

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Recently diagnosed with underactive thyroid. Extremely low vitamin d levels suagar levels elevated and what ever level is elevated that should be an indication of gall stones or gall bladder issues. Dr put me on 50. Mcg of levothyroxine. I went back for blood work in a month. At about the same time I had severe itching. Doctor said all levels looked good and I didn't feel as sluggish. Dr left me on the same strength but changed to synthroid. My skin itches and burns like crazy. I haven't taken any synthroid for 2 days but I still itch. How long before the itching should subside? ## Hello, Julia! How are you? Sorry about the itching problem. This has been reported by many people with thyroid issues and it could be related to that, rather than the medication. Have you consulted yo...

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I was recently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I have been taking levothyroxine for almost two weeks. For the last four or five days I have had a weird feeling. It is hard to explain. I don't really feel dizzy but I get a strange feeling in my head. I guess you would describe it as a head rush. Has anyone else had this feeling and will it go away as my body adjusts to the levothyroxine? ## yes i would get that every morning after i took my pills and drank coffee. I think its inmortant to eat a little over an hour after to avoid the dizziness. It does go away though. ## Levothyroxine Info and Side effects Click Here ## my pharmactist changed my thyroid pills because my insurance doesn't cover my other ones. I am cold all the time again and i am dizzy. I came home from work...

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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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I have been on Levothyroxin for 6 weeks, I have an underactive Thyroid. I have been taking the medication about 4-5am and go back to bed. I'm up at 7am and by 9am I'm so dizzy( weird dizzy feeling/hard to explain, can't focus, so tired, blurred vision). I have to lay down and sleep. By 4-5pm the dizziness is better(NOT gone completely) and I feel like I'm flushed, like i'm coming off a bad flu.....then it starts ALL over again the next day. I decided to try to take it at night about hour after eating(about 7pm) ...so dizzy in the night and by 7am still dizzy. By about 12-1pm I start feeling a little better. Wondering if this is all side effects? or is my dose TOO low(only on 23mg). SO Frustrating...see Neurologist and Dr. this week ## That is very unusual and not typ...

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I was diagnoised with hypothyroidism last December and was put on Levothyroxine (75mcg). Overall I have been feeling better and have more energy. But unlike most other people with underactive thyroids I was not overweight and since going on Levothyroxine have lost 10 pounds and am continuing to lose weight. I also have developed hoarseness which gets worse as the day goes on. Question-the weight loss is a common side effect of the medication-but has anyone heard of hoarseness? My thyroid levels were tested a few weeks ago and are now normal. ## Yes, I have noticed sore throat and hoarseness also on generic levothyroxine 75mcg. I finally tried not taking it for a couple of days and the sore throat and hoarseness went away. Started taking it again and voila, the sore throat and hoarseness...

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I have been prescribed Eplepton for extremely restless legs which cause insomnia. In addition my thyroid has gone from being underactive to overactive so therefore my meds were reduced. I also over a period weaned myself off one tramacet and one celebrex which I took every night for approximately three years for neck pain. I discontinued taking these two tablets as I was extremely sleepy during the day. Lastly I was prescribed urbanol for depression as well which I also weaned myself off soon after discontinuing the use of tramacet and celebrex. My question to you is this ... is it safe to take Eplepton 1 nightly, 100mg when five years ago I had a stroke and subsequently two heart episodes. I really have a dilemma currently. Thank you. ## This medication is listed as containing the acti...

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am on aspirin for 2 heart murmurs, 2typesof blood pressure tablets.eltroxin 100gm daily, for underactive thyroid.femtab low dose as Hrt. 2 antidepreesants 150mg daily. would any of side effects of these meds,be simular or cause low blood sugar. I also have prescribed half sleeping tablet at night.my stomach does not feel good alot and I have irratable bowel.help non drinker or smoker 57yrs old.. ## I am 57 years old, on 2 tablets for high blood pressure, aspirin eltroxin for under active thyroid, femtab low dose hrt,2 antidepresant at night have 2 heart murmors. and I take half 10 mg sleeping tablet at night.I dont smoke or drink and am facing diabetees 2 down the line..have irratable bowel syndrome. I dont feel great alot of the time but not sure if side effects of medication am on cau...

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I have a numbness / tingling of the jaw some really wierd feelings in the throat and neck. I have been on Levothyroxine for three months for an underactive thyroid Could this a side effect of the drug? ## This is not a known side effect of the drug, however, I would stop using it for a day or two to see if that changes anything. I would also consult with my dentist to see if anything unusual was going on with my teeth. Hope you feel better! ## numbness / tingling of the jaw some really wierd feelings in the throat and neck. these could be because of hypothyroidism, what dose of levothyroxine are you taking ,r u taking too less dose,get your thyroid profile done. consult your gp ## I had taken levothyroxine for a number of years with no apparent side effects. Then I began to experience t...

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What is an orange or peach oblong pill with a L and 4 on one side and M on the other side? ## This tablet contains 25mcgs of Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone used to treat people whose thyroids are underactive. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and insomnia. Read more: Are there any other questions I can help you with?

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Thyroxine gives me debilitating headaches. Armour Thyroid seems to do nothing. Tyrosine and iodine also give me headaches and make me perspire and feel weak. Anyone got any advice? I suffer from hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia ## Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone used to treat people whose thyroids are underactive. That said, headaches can be a common side effect, though they normally taper off as your body adjusts to the medication. Did yours continue past a month or so? Have you tried talking to your doctor to see if there is a solution, perhaps something you can use for the headaches or to prevent them? ## I have had migraines with Levothyroxine so came off tablets but went on the liquid Iml syringe at a time and increase every three days; this seems to be working. Hope this helps! ...

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Hi, Im 15 and have been taking Levothyroxine 50mcg for over 3 years. When my doctor first old me that my thyroid was not working properly he said that it was overactive, he said something about it being at either 5 or 500. I'm not really sure. I do know that levithyroxine is for underactive thyroid though so I assume he meant I had an underactive and not overactive. I have several aunts that are on levothyroxine for underactive thyroid glands. I was told when I first started the medicine that I would lose weight when my thyroif began working properly. I have only gained weight since than. My doctor didn't really tell me how to take the medicine or what to take with it or really anything about it. The only thing he said was to take it in the morning before school. He has only che...

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Doc has recommended me Thyr 25 mcg. My TSH has been fluctuating from 26 to 13 to now 5 without medication. I have no symptoms though. I want to know abt possible side effects. Weight gain is because of underactive thyroid i guess, so why medicine would cause it? ## When you take a medication, you are adding a chemical or chemicals to the body that it isn't used to having, its reaction to such substances is what causes the side effects to occur. You can learn more about the medication and other possible side effects here: Are there any other questions or comments? ## m i allergic to thyronorm 25mcg because i have itching on my full body ## suitable time for taking Thyronorm 25 mcg..please suggest. ## i have problem in 2 years it can start(headack), last two two days i got fever heada...

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i consulted a doctor(md,fccp) for symptoms that indicated HYPOYHYROIDISM.the blood report(t3,t4,tsh) was normal.i was prescribed capsules of Mecobalamin Alpha Lipoic Acid and vitamins.why? do i have hypothyroidism? ## Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) is when your thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones. The balance of chemical reactions in your body can be upset. There can be a number of causes, including autoimmune disease, treatment for hyperthyroidism, radiation therapy, thyroid surgery and certain medications. I'm not a doctor, so I wouldn't know why "you" have hypothyroidism, however, I would recommend taking a look at the link below to view some of the primary causes of an under active thyroid: mayoclinic.com/health/hypothyroidism I hope you find the inf...

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side effect of 'lachilose' which help to loose stool ## hi my daughter is 13months old and has suffered with severe constipation since she was about 7-8months.....its got to the point she can only go in the bath :S her doctor recently done a blood test to check her thyroids and she has a low hormone (slightly underactive thyroid) which could be the case to her constipation....she has an appoinment to see a pedatrition in april but at the moment is taking lachilose which is working but if we stop for even one day she's back to square one and it causes her so much pain....my question is do you think its safe for her to have two 5ml spoonfulls of lachilose a day up until april? is is safe for her to have it everyday? or can she only have it for a certain amount of time? thanks

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What is this round white pill with a large A and te underneeth it?c ## This is a 5mg Desoxyn tablet that contains the active ingredient Methamphetamine, which is a stimulant. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## It is an Armour Thyroid 60 mg tablet which is used to treat an underactive thyroid. ## Actually this is Armour thyroid 60mg. I'm on this medication and am looking at the pill right now. It's white, round, nothing on the back and on the front there's an A (it's block styled) and under the A is a smaller TE that is not fancy...just a typed look TE.

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