Levothyroxine levels

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1010161 tn?1251921429 Can you tell me what would cause this? What are the health risks if I choose not to take levothyroxine? How much would levothyroxine actually help?
Avatar n tn My sons is overweight. I read where they have chanced the range of levels for the TSH, T3 and T4. My son's TSH is 5.47. I read the new level is 3.3. He has dry skin and his hair falls out. Also, he is always tired. I am getting very frustrated as the labs are using the old ranges and stating that he is normal. Also because the labs state that he is within normal levels, they don't recognize it as being a problem. How can I find a Endocrinologist who recognizes the new range?
Avatar f tn Often we use levothyroxine during severe hypothyroid phases of thyroidits then taper off the medication -- this can be a bumpy ride for many patients, but usually with time, the levels stabilize but this may take several weeks. We usually recheck levels 4-6 weeks after stopping meds to confirm normal. The nausea and dizziness are not typical thyroid symptoms. Would continue to discuss with your doctor to make sure nothing else is going on.
562054 tn?1216155937 Hello, I had a total thyroidectomy in January. I am gaining weight, have mood issues, depression, anxiety, exhaustion, hair loss, joint pains, just to name a few. I'm seeing my Dr this week, and I'll find out my results from bloos tests. Just what should the TSH levels be? I really think my synthroid should be increased & I want to go in there with some good information. My BIGGEST concern is the weight gain!!
Avatar f tn my doctor told me that i have hyperthyroidism and put me on .05mg of levothyroxine to start with. i have read about alot of side affects and am worried about the hair loss and weight gain the most. anyone on this medication and can give me some feedback that would be great. i am already overweight, at 170 now i have gained almost 40 lbs in 4 years. my left eye is also larger than my right, she said it will get better with time.
Avatar f tn The labs point towards autoimmune thyroid disease -- likely hashimotos with early/evolving mild hypothyroidism. Treatment is not mandatory at this point, but sometimes a trial of thyroid medication (levothyroxine) can be helpful.
Avatar f tn I agree we need to know your exact levels of tsh, free t3 and free t4 before being able to comment.
Avatar m tn I have been taking Levothyroxine for 3 years. At that point I started having diarrhea. My doctor said that diarrhea was not a side effect of this medicine, and that I must be gluten intolerant or lactose intolerant. So for years I've been changing my diet, with no steady results. Whatever I ate, or did not eat, I still had diarrhea. So as a last resort, I stopped taking levothyroxine three days ago. I feel great !! I have so much energy and guess what? NO diarrhea !!!
Avatar n tn How soon after ceasing taking Levothyroxine would the level show in the blood stream? My TSH came back at 1.189 after being off Levothyroxine for 48 hours. Is this result of the remaining Levothyroxine in my body or a fairly true 'natural' TSH level?
Avatar f tn s TSH has had problems all year. Beginning in January, every blood test causes his levothyroxine level to be dropped. He has been on levothyroxine since the mid 1990's. We changed to name brand synthroid last month, and the next blood test caused another drop in his synthroid. I was going to suggest you try synthroid, but I guess you are already on the name brand.
312144 tn?1262226991 I had a total thyroidectomya month ago for 8 nodules both sides, and, isthmus. Final bx came back neg. My numbers were too low. I was put on levothyroxine l25 mcg. Went badk in a month and the numbers were even lower. They put me on 100 mcg Can anyone explain whhy , when the body seems to be crying out for more thyroid, as in the low levels at first, they put me on a LOWER dose when they discovered the levels were even lower.
Avatar f tn Just wondering if my thyroid levels look ok and that my endo is right in saying I have general anxiety disorder despite my symptoms? Listed below. Puffy eyes and feet and legs Legs feeling like jelly Blood pressure elevated around 130/105 Low heart rate Chest pain Palpitations Dry skin Tiredness Insomnia Hard stool Upset stomach I was happily on T3 until my endo took me off it in August 2017.
Avatar f tn There is lots of info around that suggests that it is good to verify cortisol levels and ferritin levels before even starting on thyroid meds. So, I always have a suspicion when patients have unexpected reactions to meds, that they need to do some further tests as mentioned.
Avatar f tn I initially read what you wrote (T4 and T4 but levels were normal and borderline) as being that T4 levels were normal BUT borderline. In any case now I am a little confused by the dosage of 75 mcg if one of your free Ts was normal and one borderline. In such a case, assuming TSH is elevated, a much smaller initial dosage would usually be prescribed. Dosage is also adjusted based on body weight, too, and I don't know what you weigh but maybe that is why the dosage is so high?
Avatar n tn I was misdiagnosed with Hypothyroidism and took Levothyroxine for 11 mths. I stopped taking Levothyroxine three months ago, and my TSH is now 2x the initial level prior to taking thyroid medication. My Free T4 was and is within the normal range. Can being on the medication permanently suppress/reduce thyroid function? Would you expect the TSH will return to normal, and how long should I wait?
Avatar n tn At best it is an indicator, to be considered along with more important indicators, which are symptoms, and also the levels of the biologically active thyroid hormones, Free T3 and Free T4. FT3 is the most important test to know because FT3 largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions. FT3 has also been shown to correlate best with hypo symptoms.
Avatar f tn Ever since I started taking my levothyroxine, around the same time I had my radioactive iodine treatment, its been hard to breathe. My oxygen levels are at 100 percent and It does not feel like a upper respiatory infection or anything. What could be causing this?
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.
1218579 tn?1267638816 I took Ritalin for a year with no problems until I had TT for Thyroid Cancer a month ago and started levothyroxine. Not sure what to do know, but still feel like I cant work, and suggestions on labs?
2087589 tn?1332593596 My cholesterol follows my thyroid levels pretty closely - thyroid levels go up, cholesterol comes down, thyroid levels go down, cholesterol goes up. I'm not surprised that your doctor didn't mention your B12, because, like I said, it's mid range and doctors will look at it and say it's good; however, I know that I have to keep mine way at the top of the range in order to feel well.
Avatar f tn Hi, I thought I'd revive this thread rather than start a new one. Just thought I'd mention my experience of taking thyroxine sublingually. I've been on levothyroxine (Euthyrox) for over a year now, and I was doing well up until about 5 or 6 weeks ago.
Avatar f tn If you do not need the levothyroxine, you certainly do not need Cytomel. There is no special procedure for stopping your Levothyroxine. You just stop. If the doctor tells you to, that is. If you have hypothyroidism and you get your levels adjusted properly with medication, that does not mean you are healed and can stop the med. If your thyroid resumes function to the point that you do not need levothyroxine, you will know because the medication will drive you hyper.
Avatar f tn Hi, Im not too sure about the levothyroxine, but if you levels are off, it can cause that pain. I too have been dealing with this issue for quite a while. I too take the levothyroxine.
Avatar f tn Is TSH the only test your doctor is ordering? He should also be ordering Free T3 and Free T4, which are the actual thyroid hormones. If you have results for those, please post them, with reference ranges. If your doctor is not ordering FT3 and FT4, please ask for them and if he refuses, find a different doctor asap...
Avatar n tn My mom has been taking "LEVOTHYROXINE 25 MCG" for 2 months now and from time to time she said's she feels weak,tired,sleepy,Muscle and body ache some time's she just feels like doing nothing at all and I start to get worried about her and her health.What I would like to know is can it be the pill "Levothyroxine" causing this? and if so what can I do to make here feel better?..(O.O)..please help me...