Levothyroxine and heartburn

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Avatar m tn After doing that for about a week, I started having symptoms of heartburn - usually upon awakening and during the morning hours; it usually subsides by noon. When I eat during this time, I often feel the food going down the esophagus with some discomfort at times. My question is this - could this be a symptom of hypothyroidism/hyperthyroidism or related in any way to me taking half the dosage of levothyroxine? How should I proceed?
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, I'm 28 and newly diagnosed with Hashimoto's via antibody testing after a journey of four years trying to figure out why my digestive system has gone haywire- gas, constipation, bloating, and loose stools and heartburn thrown in for good measure. Lately I've become quite sensitive to cold, have persistent muscle pain in my shoulder/neck, and have been dealing with bruxism. Blah. I'm really wanting to feel better as is everyone else on this forum!
Avatar f tn Is there a medication or an herbal remedy out there that will help at all and not interfere with my medication? The gas and bloating is what gets to me the most, and I tend to regurgitate a lot of times after I eat due to the acid reflux. I am a singing major in college, and need to find a solution before any more harm is done. Please help, I'm desperate!
Avatar m tn The doctor put me on Levothyroxine, and now after 3 and a half months, I have indigestion approximately 3 times a week, bloated stomach, and balance problems. Why should I take this medication when before I started taking it, I had no symtoms? Can I stop taking this medication? I'm thinking that perhaps I was born with this thyroid problem, and it was not a problem until I started taking the medication.
222011 tn?1265472048 I never had stomach cramps or heartburn only after taking the levothyroxine has this all started. And they gave me zantac and previcid. I stopped taking the levothyroxine and all the GI issues immediately diappeared. Supposedly I need the levothyroxine for hypothyroidism but aside from the fatigue I feel much better without it.
Avatar f tn I started taking the thyroid medication levothyroxine about 5 months ago, and for a while now I have been feeling like something has been pushing on my neck. It mainly happens at night and I was wondering if this was normal or if I should talk to my doctor or what.
533063 tn?1262366101 Water is a very think liquid and can trigger reflux! Esp on an empty stomach! That coupled with any med can cause heartburn but I'm not a doc .. just a patient like you on Synthroid. I am also on an anti inflammatory and at times I get real heartburn after eating .. like immedaitely, but that's a side effect of Mobic med .. I'm fine on Synthroid but I can relate.
475407 tn?1228535523 I too got a headache and terrible heartburn when I started taking my meds, but thanks to the guys on here I have manged to get them to ease - just by drinking plenty of water when you take the tablet (I am on Levothyroxine) it seems to disperse the meds better and you don't get so much of a headache or heartburn. Stick at it - it weill get better.
Avatar f tn I was getting the most horrible burning sensation, heartburn, pain, and nausea each time I would take my levothyroxine. It has not fully gone away, but is not nearly as bad as it was last night. I am hoping it all works out and this will be the right fit for me!
Avatar m tn blue veins in hands, headaches, body pain, tired all the time, chest pain, and leg swelling. I as well started getting acid reflux a year ago, and am on levothyroxine. Just curious what your diagnosis is? Also, any absurdities in your blood tests? I have high D-dimer and eosinophils.
Avatar f tn I do allow myself non fiber eggs during that interval but my heartburn and empty stomach are uncomfortable during that time. I wonder if taking Prevacid 4 hrs. prior to Synthroid (middle of the night) would work. Any suggestions?
Avatar n tn I have had increased difficulty swallowing and a hoarse voice. I saw my primary care physician yesterday and I have no evidence of any virus or infection that coul dbe attributed to my symptoms. He also thought my left side (which is where most of the discomfort is) felt larger than usual. My labs were checked in oct and were normal. My pcp has suggested doing labs and also doing thyroid u.s. this mon. I was just wondering what else I should be asking my Dr.
Avatar f tn Hi, I'm 19 years old and I have Hypothyroidism. I've been on Levothyroxine since December and my dosage is currently 125mg daily. QUESTIONS: What tests can I request my family doctor to do on me? Could these lingering symptoms be caused by depression? By anemia? By vitamin deficiencies? By inadequate thyroid medication dosage?
Avatar f tn I have requested a copy of the panel that was used to diagnose hypothyroidism. I am taking levothyroxine 112 mg1x a day. My vitamin D level was 38 and I am taking 2000 iu 1x a day. In February, of this year, my Vitamin D levels were at 5. I was given a prescription of 50000iu 1x day for 5 weeks B was not discussed so I will call in the morning and see if it was a part of the panel. I do take prescription Virt-Vite, a vitamin B supplements.
Avatar f tn Another good one is Tirosint, which is a gelcap and contains only glycerine, water, Levothyroxine and gelatin. Tirosint tends to be the most expensive, but the manufacturer has programs for those who qualify. Is TSH the only thyroid related blood test that's being performed regularly? What about Free T4 and Free T3? Those are the actual thyroid hormones.
Avatar f tn Have you ever tried something besides Synthroid? Maybe Synthroid is not your cup of tea. My system couldn't handle it. Just a thought. I'm on combo therapy 150 Levothyroxine and 15 Cytomel. It's the only way *I* feel normal. And I tried a lot of meds and combinations of meds. I'm one year post TT for cancer myself. And it does have it's ups and downs...
Avatar m tn hey docs. i was treated recently for ngu and a testi infection. 750 mg of levaquen for 28 days. but this is what i read. The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline (ZOLOFT), widely prescribed for depression, has been associated with a decrease in the effect of levothyroxine. i take zolaft 100 mg daily. i still have testi pain and burning. i am now bieng treated with diflucan for 7 days for a yeast infection. should i be worried. do u think my ngu was wiped out.
16615961 tn?1454420087 I am currently on 50 mcg levothyroxine, 5mg clonazepam, 20 MG omeprazole for heartburn and acid reflux I developed, and started a few months ago on 75 MG venlafaxine(Effexor) bc my anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and insomnia have worsened. I have also had PTSD since childhood.
Avatar n tn Constipation can be a hypo symptom. You may need an increase in your levothyroixine! If you've taken synthroid or levothyroxine for a while then the med lowed your tsh and "fixed" it so you were no longer hypo (but normal). If your constipation has returned your tsh may be going up again. Your thyroid could be failing more than in the past, and you may need a higher dose of med.
Avatar f tn To reduce the risk of an error, prescribers should print all orders for Lanoxin and levothyroxine and include the purpose for each drug on all prescriptions. Both the mg dose and the mcg conversion should be listed in all levothyroxine orders and on product labels, such as "levothyroxine 100 mcg (0.1 mg)" or "Synthroid 0.1 mg (100 mcg).
Avatar n tn levothyroxine and foot and toe cramps. Existing damage to lumber due to spinal infection that tumored and surround spinal cord and root nurves.
Avatar f tn But my appt with him is next week and I will tell him I want t3 and t4 test besides TSH.. I have stopped the levothyroxine for this past week and my hips are really feeling alot better..so I am thinking it has something to do with that med.
649688 tn?1276871161 I take 50mg of levothyroxine for a border line underactive. Have no ovaries or womb and settled on HRT years ago as a result. Have never ever had bad skin. Until 5 - 6 months after taking Levothyroxine. The amount I take has stopped the terrible frightening symptoms I had. All of my family and friends and myself are so happy that I am now 'normal'. But what about this acne at 43 years of age ?????
Avatar f tn But this week my weight started shooting up again my stomach is bloated and I am getting headaches and feeling very dizzy . I checked my blood pressure in cvs and it came to 140/100 which i understand is stage 1 hypertension. I haven't had hypertension before. Is his bcoz of levothyroxine ? I have my next appointment only in June. Will it be advisable to check with my doctor before that.