Levothyroxine 100 Mg No Longer Works For Me

Updated

I was initially diagnosed with an under active thyroid and prescribed 25 mg tlevothyroxine, after sleeping most of the day and night it was eventually increased to 100mg.. 3 months ago I developed severe insomnia, different levels of consciousness making walking difficult, muscle weakness, severe heat and cold intolerance, rapid weight gain severe constipation and other symptoms also. Things came to a head 3 weeks ago and I stopped taking the drug altogether/ In the first week my strength came back in my muscles, I began to sleep again and my consciousness was much heightened. But then I slowly went downhill. On day 13 my voice almost disappeared, my neck muscles had tightened making swallowing very difficult and walking was very bad. I took half a tablet and now are managing on 50mg and feel much better. But my metabolism still does not work and even though I am on a very healthy gluten free diet, I still cannot stop the weight gain. I walk.5 miles every day but if I don't take something small to eat on my walk, I feel like I will pass out a bit like a diabetic having a hypo. As you can see I truly need some help. Thank you for reading.

3 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

Hi, Sunshining! Sorry about the problems that you've been having.

The types of symptoms you were experiencing do regularly happen to people that have a thyroid problem and are taking this medication to treat it. Thus, it's kind of a combination of both that seems to cause them.

Weight gain is also very typical and may never change.

Learn more Levothyroxine details here.

Have you consulted your doctor? They may want to do an exam and check for other health issues.

Was this helpful? 0
2

Hi, thank you for your reply, yes, I go to see an Endocrinologist on the 28th August.
Already severe insomnia along with other side effects have returned, even on a lower dose. I guess I am hoping for a miracle cure. :)

Was this helpful? 0
3

Sunshining:how are you now? Are you stil on levo? Have to leveled off?

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

Levothyroxine100mg is no longer working for me ?

Hi, my100mg levothyroxine tablets are no longer working for me.I have been taking these for 2 years with a gradual spira...

8 REPLIES
100mcg levothyroxine - no thyroid

Blood work said I was low. I do not sleep at night, out of breath easily and just don't feel right. My levothyroxine...

2 REPLIES
Levothyroxine For Men

Why are woman prescribed levothyroxine more often than men? ## Women are the ones that most commonly develop thyroid iss...

1 REPLY
Interactions with levothyroxine and doxycycl hyc 100mg tab

what are the interactions of the drugs levothyroxine and doxycycl hyc 100mg mutual tab ## Hi, Cranky! How are you? I did...

1 REPLY
Is levothyroxine the same as thyronorm?

What are the benefits of thyronorm over levothyroxine? Do the symptoms like hair fall continue even after starting medic...

3 REPLIES
levothyroxine sodium t4 200mg can this dose help me lose weight

Plz can some1 give a simple answer as I don't understand much of what's being said n would love to no before I t...

2 REPLIES
I Don't Know How To Take Levothyroxine Properly With Respect To Other Meds I Take.VZUXJ

I need to know how long after taking levothyroxine in the morning I need to wait BEFORE taking my omeprazole, caffeine, ...

1 REPLY
eutirox merck levothyroxine 75mcg images. Round white pill with 75 on one side and no letters. A cross marking on back.

Bought levothyroxine 75mcg at pharmacy in Costa Rica. Packaging says made by Merck in Mexico. White pill with 75 on one ...

1 REPLY
If Your Blood Results Come Back Normal, Do You Have To Continue Taking Levothyroxine?

I have hypothyroidism, and I've been on 25 mcg levothyroxine for three months now, and my blood results came back no...

1 REPLY
Suboxone no longer works like it did before

If you keep going back to DOC and suboxone, it will take more of the subs to feel relief. Why is that? ## It is normal f...

1 REPLY