Levoxyl and bloating
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Based on my blood test result my doctor made a derision regarding my thyroid gland, and Levoxyl 0,05 mg was prescribed,
My questions:
1. Which blood test parameters are telling that I have to start/stop taking Levoxyl?
2. Can I replace Levoxyl with natural products (some diet, using the iodized salt, etc.) ?
Many thanks!
I am thinking of going back to the Levo/Cytomel combo my doc first perscribed me. If only to relieve the arthritis and bloating symptoms I get from the T4 only drug... He is a highly respected endo in the "thyroid" field!
I was perscribed the "combo" post TT for cancer. After trying the "combo" for a few months, and having some problems sleeping, I went to Synthroid only... (the name brand gig... yada yada yada)... I wanted to try converting my own T4!
I didn't tolerate Synthroid at all. I was on a Cytomel and Levothyroxine combo previous to Synthroid. I had a few issues sleeping, being on Cytomel, and felt I should try and convert my own T4 to T3. So I started Synthroid exclusively. I took it and initially felt a little better, at least the sleeping and such. But after about 3 weeks, I started with severe bloating and arthritis in my hands and hip joints. I'd never before had hip joint pain...EVER before Synthroid.
I was taking Levoxyl for hypo-thyroidism and it was automatically changed to the generic form, L-Thyroxine. After taking the Thyroxine I noticed a terrible burning in the throat and indigestion which I never had with the Levoxyl. So I am requesting to be changed back to the Levoxyl. I think some of these medications have different ingredients. I never had this happen with the Levoxyl. I hope this helps anyone who has been put on the generic form of medication.
08, something I had to point out today, as well as the consistently low t3, and Reverse t3. The current regime is 50 Levoxyl and 12.5-18 mcg Cytomel.
His response to today's concerns was to reduce medication, or remove one or both, eventually.
We have previously tried T3 only meds, with not so great results. We discussed Naturethryoid, which he was not keen on, due to unclear ratios.
Removing all thyroid medication sounds lovely, and quite insane.
Of course, many things can stress the adrenals and if one has an adrenal issue, that should be addressed prior to a thyroid issue, and yes, thyroid med should be introduced slowly.
Of course, excess cortisol can cause weight gain, especially that spare tire around the middle that keeps us afloat in the water. In that case, it's not the thyroid med causing the weight gain; it's the excess cortisol.
I was put on Synthoid in the beginning for about a month and the doctor switched me to Levoxyl. I was taking 88mcg of Levoxyl and started having anxiety, so my doctor changed my dosage to 65 mcg. 3 weeks ago I started losing my hair so I went for my doctor's appointment and they did lab work and found my TSI levels were high (12) and they wanted them to be below (4) so they increased my dosage to 100mcg.
I am currently taking Synthroid .25 daily and notice that my hair and skin are HORRIBLE. I feel so/so on the medicaiton but I look horrible.
Also, I have a blurry spot in my left eye that started 5 months after partial thyroidectomy for cancer.
What's the deal with Synthroid? Should I change dosage or Rx? I was on Levoxyl, felt OK, looked better but felt OK.
I can's seem to find the right med/dosage.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
As for your symptoms, are you still having the constipation/bloating, anxiety and joint pain? For the constipation/bloating, I must suggest a probiotic and digestive enzymes. Those seem to help me more than most other things, including laxatives. Of course, make sure you eat plenty of fiber (veggies, whole grains, etc) and avoid those things that tend to constipate (dairy, in my case). Exercise also helps.
Taking B vitamins can help with anxiety.
s the backstory. TT 11/14, RAI 1/15. Started on Levoxyl 150, then Tiro, Naturethroid for a long stint and then after feeling skinny yet too hyper, decided to return to Levoxyl 125 and 5 Cytomel 1/16.
I've been wanting to see if I can convert T3 alone so I dropped the Cytomel mid-February and raised my Tiro to 137 early March. End of March they raised it to 150 and I've been inquiring with friends when they noticed a drop in my energy.
I too have bee suffering horribly since the return of Levoxyl it was my perfect T4 med while I also added Cytomel and felt great for 9 years. But the recall left me chasing another T4 med and I haven't been the same since. They have obviously added more fillets and I'm reacting to the fillets they put in it. I remember the good days when it' was slightly chalky and dissolved quickly on my tongue if I used water but today it's coated really well and really hard to break.
I was put on thyroxine 25 mcgs about 3 years ago and felt horrible after just a week or so. As doctors do, they said the dose needed to be increased to 50 mcgs, I persisted with it for short while longer, felt much worse with skin allergies, mood swings and I stopped taking it altogether. I have been taking Nutrithyroid for the past 3 years and my levels have been reasonably well controlled on this. A month ago the TSH was raised at 31 and T4 was 12.
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