Levothyroxine and tiredness
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Hi everyone. About 2 weeks ago my medication of Levothyroxine and Sertraline was increased to Levothyroxine 100 micro grams and Sertraline 50mg. About a week after starting these I got a positive pregnancy test (I took about 3 tests just to make sure lol). I have a midwife appointment tomorrow but my symptoms have been bare to none (Only cramping, tiredness and on/off headaches). I was wondering if any of these medications can effect a pregnancy test?
Tremors and feeling faint could be symptoms of over medication, as could the tiredness. Weight gain is, typically a symptom of under medication and of course, so is tiredness.
My own TSH has been very low (< 0.01) for over 6 years and I've never been over medicated.
Will look forward to seeing your daughter's actual test results with reference ranges.
Look at your perscription.
Is it Synthroid, or is it Levothyroxine?
They are both synthetic. Synthroid is a brand name. Levothyroxine is the generic form of the same drug.
You should not accept a generic if your perscription is for Synthroid. The generic contains different inert ingredients, and the strength of the generic is not as uniform as the brand name.
Since then my thyroid levels have never stabilised despite the T3 helping and the endo switched me to lactose free levothyroxine which has done nothing but given me upset stomach, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. If I go back to the lactose containing levothyroxine I run the risk of having suboptimal thyroid levels - this was what my endo said at the time and continuing hypothyroid symptoms.
57. Increased my Levothyroxine to 100 and my TSH went to .04. Now it is .29 and he switched me to 88 of Snythroid. I have had leg and knee pain for the last 2 years. Vit D is 55. I wasn’t tested for B12 or ferritin. I also have high cholesterol 271 with LDL at 165, trig 129 and HDL at 80. My urea nitrogen is high at 28 and my bun/creatinine ratio is high at 28. I asked about it but no one is concerned. He said I’m probably dehydrated. I drink 100 oz to a gallon of water a day.
I have been diagnosed having an under active thyroid about 1.5 years ago, my results being "borderline". I am now on 50mg of levothyroxine sodium. Recently I have developed a itchy red rash and it keeps on spreading! Please help! Is this an affect of levothyroxine? When I was initially diagnosed I was also severely anemic, which can also be a cause of my symptoms, fatigue, hair loss, weight gain etc...
How much time will it take for the hair to regrow and when will this facial puffiness go?Should I increase my levothyroxine dose?
I think I will back down to Armour 30 mg. and pick back up on my levothyroxine at 50 mg. I do want some T3, as I believe it helps my intestines not bloat.
The puffiness and tiredness are both symptoms of having hypothyroidism. I had them both when I was hypo. When I was diagnosed, my TSH was 55.
The levothyroxine will help make you feel better, but it takes a while for it to get into your system and 25 mcg is a very small dosage. You will probably need more, in a few weeks.
Did your doctor do any other tests besides TSH? Like Free T3 or Free T4? When are you supposed to go back for retesting?
i still have aching knees,tiredness,sore feet,want to sleep all the time,dont feel like doing anything,depression......i dont understand
is my does too little???
some days i feel better than others but i still feel like that.i really want to lose weight and i cant do much exercise on the treadmill like i used to cos my knees cant take it!!!
I have been on Levothyroxine for over a year. My latest results show that I am subclinically hypothyroid and I had my last thyroid function test done this week along with ferritin. I am on 75mcg Levothyroxine as well as ferrous sulphate.
Last few results:
July - TSH: 3.5 (0.2-4.2) - 50mcg Levothyroxine
September - TSH: 0.08 (0.2-4.2), FT3: 6.5 (3.9-6.7), FT4: 21.4 (12-22), TPOab: 188 (<34), TGab: 109.
Hi. I'm new here and have many questions and concerns. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism and anemia almost 1 month ago & have been taking rx iron 150 2x per day and levothyroxine 50 mcg (not at the same time of course.)
Thyroid labs were:
TSH - 6.88
Free T4 - 1.3
Free T3 - 2.7
My TSH is obviously above normal, my free T4 is mid-range and my free T3 is low-normal.
I think I've been hypo or at least borderline hypo for years.
Hi, I am new to all this and was hoping someone could help. I had my bloods taken a few weeks ago and was told to have a re test in 3 months. I feel as if I've had symptoms of Hypo for several years. Tiredness, depression, weight gain, skin peeling, brain fog, sinus pressure etc.
This morning I saw my doctor because of this pressure/tightening pain in my throat. I feel as if someone has their hand wrapped around it and gently squeezing.
Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. They are poorly absorbed (and the cheapest and most common forms found in supplements).
Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to magnesium glycinate.
Most minerals are best taken as a team with other minerals in a multi-mineral formula.
Taking a hot bath with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is a good way to absorb and get much needed magnesium.
Recently diagnosed as hypothyroid. I have been battling extreme fatigue for almost a year. It has been quite debilitating. I'm getting ready to go back to school this fall and I'm getting worried that the tiredness and brain fog will not be gone by then. I'm on 50mcgs of levothyroxine. I started the medication 2 weeks ago. What other vitamins, supplements and dietary modifications can I do to get my energy back? How long before I get relief?? I'm tired of feeling like a zombie.
m on 125mg levothyroxine and my latest test came back just over 0 (0.4 I think). I can still feel tired, my skin is better but still dry and my hair is still dry and falling out.
What is the normal test result ? I ask, as someone I spoke to who has hypertyroidism and she though that a normal result was around 20.
There is a difference in Generic Levothyroxine and Name Brand Like Synthroid, I went from 10mg to 25, 50, 75, and finally 100 mg of Levothyroxine (Generic) At that time I started seeing an Endo, He informed me that when it comes to thyroid meds, Generics are not as consistant as name brand meds, all during this prior period my symptoms were all over the place, they would stop for a few days then reappear and I would feel bad for two days, The Endo put me on a name brand (Synthroid) 100mg, at thi
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.
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