Levothyroxine dosage hypothyroidism

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Avatar m tn I got my test results for my thyroid disorder as follows: TSH Value:6.28 (H) Ref Range: 0.35-5.50 ulU/mL Thyroid Peroxidase Antibody Value: 1582 (H) Ref Range: 0-35 IU/mL Can someone please explain to me what this means? Thank you.
1465641 tn?1286252825 ok so i have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism since july of this year and i am taking 88mg of levothyroxine and usually i am not hungry really i can eat once or twice a day and feel stuffed lol and now for the past few days i have been excessivley hungry to where i am eating like 8 times a day and i dont know why even after i eat i am still hungry and i have been having a higher temperature then normal and horrid headaches....
Avatar n tn I am a 64 year old female who was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. My TSH level is 99.97. The doctor prescribed .150 of Levothyroxine. Do you think this is too high to begin with? I have been on the medicine for 10 days. I am feeling a little jittery and my BP seems to be going up a little. Thank you.
Avatar f tn I was recently prescribed 0.025 levothyroxine and my hypothyroid symptoms seem to be getting worse. Is that normal when starting on a low dose? The only thing I am worried about is my heart. It feels weird, kinda like a tightness and my pulse is lower then normal. I am also getting pain in my upper back. I had these issues before starting the medication but seems to be getting worse and starting to be paranoid. Should i stop taking it? My appointment isn't for another three weeks.
Avatar f tn I was diagnosed with over hypothyroidism based on TSH of 10.5 mU/L (accompanied by within-range T4 and T3). I started on 50 mcg levothroxine daily and felt a small improvement in energy and cognitive function over the next 1.5 months. My follow-up blood test showed that my TSH levels were still elevated (5.4 mU/L), so the dosage was increased to 75 mcg of levothyroxine, but my "hypothyroid" symptoms seem to have worsened under the higher dosage during the past month.
Avatar n tn It is difficult to know if the cramps are due to the hypothyroidism itself or the levothyroxine (ie synthroid) -- or simply too much levothyroxine. If you have hypothyroidism, it is not a good idea to stop meds altogether -- work with your doctor to find the right dose that keeps your TSH around 1.0 or so.
Avatar n tn If there are NO symptoms of hypothyroidism, but TSH levels are high (T3/T4 normal), is it O.K. not to take Levothyroxine (or other thyroid treatment)? Husband is happy, peaceful, energetic, healthy, in shape, etc. Only "symptoms" of hypothyroidism are high cholesterol and peripheral neuropathy. Both are usually from something else and neither goes away when he takes Levothyroxine.
Avatar f tn Recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Dr flip-flopping between 50 & 75mcg. I've read up on the levothyroxine and frankly I'm terrified to take it. I'm a hypochondriac and the side-effects if you take too much or not enough on the heart is too much. Why are thyroid issues taken so non-chalantly by Doctors? I started at 16 and on 50 mcg came down to 6 but he upped it to 75 mcg. This med is making me feel like sh!t and I can't handle it. Stressed to the core with this mess.
Avatar m tn oh and i was diagnosed with mild hypothyroidism and started on levothyroxine 25mcg 6 wks ago.
534785 tn?1329592208 I have hypothyroidism and currently take 175mg of Levothyroxine once daily in the morning. My doctor seems to think that because I still exhibit a lot of hypothyroid symptoms—fatigue, brittle nails, dry skin, trouble losing weight—that my dose should be slowly increased until my symptoms disappear (despite TSH being very low and T4/FT4 holding steady). This presents an issue as I also have a genetic heart arrhythmia, RVOT Ventricular Tachycardia.
Avatar f tn hi.i hav hypothyroidism and I hav been on thyrofit 50 for about 2months now and no improvement whatsoever. My hair is falling out even worse.could anyone know the problem? And is anyone using thyrofit 50 in the group? Pliz give me some suggestions, i need help. Thanx.
Avatar f tn //endocrine-system.emedtv.com/hypothyroidism/hypothyroidism-symptoms-and-signs.html If your doctor is a good thyroid doctor he will treat you clinically by testing and adjusting Free T3 and Free T4 as necessary to relieve symptoms without being constrained by resultant TSH levels. Symptom relief should be all important. You can get some good insight from this letter written by a good thyroid doctor for patients that he consults with from a distance.
Avatar f tn the secretary messed up and instead of giving me 0.05MG I was given 0.15MG. Having no knowledge of the medication, I continued to take it until the three month check-up. Safe to say, I went hyperthyroid. I thought the hyper symptoms were just a part of the adjustment period, and eventually the lightheadedness and sweating did subside; I felt much better than before, had energy without sleeping problems, a good mood, and my weird body pains went away.
Avatar f tn Hello, I was diagnosed with thyroiditis and after going from hyperthyroidism to hypothyroidism I was put on 75mg of levothyroxine than my doctor said to only take half a dosage and now I've been off the medication for 6 days I was supposed to be done with treatment but ever since I stopped the medication I've been feeling dizzy again and exhausted my hair is falling out again my hands are shaking I have cold feet and nausea I told my doctor but he says I'm fine I was wondering could
Avatar f tn was diagnosed with borderline hypothyroidism started .025 mcg levothyroxine side effects to get over took me 9 weeks went back to dr for bloodwork and was told me cholesterol had increased and my numbers had not changed so the dr increased my dosage to .050 mcg levothyroxine i started this the end of february and it is may and i am still experiencing tiredness, mood swings, depression, anxiety all severe why? and does this ease up?
Avatar m tn Just diagnosed with Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's. I was prescribed Levothyroxine at first. (50mcg) Then switched to Synthroid (75mcg) a month ago. All of my original symptoms are back and my blood pressure is high again. Feel awful. Is it really possible that I did better and responded better to the generic?
Avatar m tn I have been taking the medication for 3 and 1/2 months (before this I might have indigestion once or twice a year), and now I am experiencing heartburn two to three times per week, bloating, and more pronounced balance problems. Should I decrease the Levothyroxine to the original dosage or talk to the doctor about increasing the dosage?
Avatar f tn Your husband might have what we say subclinical hypothyroidism. A condition that your thyroid doesnt make enough thyroxine and your pituitary gland raises TSH levels above normal in an attempt to make your thyroid gland work more efficiently. Has he gained weight or struggling to lose? Is he often complaining about fatigue? Consult a good endocrinologist. He may order some additional blood tests and put him on levothyroxine. Dont leave it like this.
Avatar n tn I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism last summer (2007) and have been taking different doses of synthroid (levothyroxin) since then. Recently my doctor increased my dosage from 1.25 mcg to 1.37 mcg. Normally when I have my period I have been known to start as early as 3 to 7 days, and I have anywhere from a light to really heavy flow. I am now almost 2 weeks late having my period.
Avatar f tn That does sound unusual to me, as I actually started to lose weight once my hypothyroidism was identified and I began on Synthroid. I really think you should talk to your endocrinologist and tell him/her what is going on. No matter what, it is never a good idea to just stop taking any kind of medication without talking to your doctor first.
Avatar f tn Endo increased my Levothyroxine dosage from 50 to 150 mcg. (100 in the morning and 50 before dinner). I hope increase in dosage is not drastic. I am on my fist week of new dose. I hope all these discomforts go away SOON. I would appreciate any advice/feedback. Thank you.
1038948 tn?1252943511 17 , a huge jump from my normal level of 1.5. He put me on Levothyroxine .1mg in Feb 2009. My subsequent blood tests show that my TSH level has been slowly decreasing, from .24 to .11 to .07 and my doctor has reluctantly and after much insistence from myself decreased my Levothyroxine to .075 mg. I say that I have been insistent because despite my best efforts ( running 3 miles a day plus freeweights etc. and watching my diet, I have not been able to lose the weight.
Avatar m tn Correction - the dosage of Synthroid recommended to me is 50mcg - is this what you'd recommend for sublinicial hypothyroid with a tsh of 32?
Avatar f tn What are your thyroid hormone (Free T4 and Free T3) levels, with reference ranges? What dosage of levothyroxine are you on and how long have you been on it? What other blood tests are you waiting for?
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Avatar f tn What are your actual thyroid hormone levels? It sounds as though your dosage of levothyroxine might not be adequate or possibly you aren't converting the T4 (Levothyroxine) to the usable T3 hormone. If you'll post your actual lab results, we'll be able to better help you. Be sure to include reference ranges with any results you post, since ranges vary from lab to lab and have to come from your own report(s).