Levoxyl and milk
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s website that walnuts are contradicted when taking their version. I called and talked to one of their doctors on the phone, but they couldn't answer why it is contradicted, or how long you should wait before taking meds and eating them. From what I get, it is because of the fiber content (?) of the walnuts. Again, I have never seen this on any Levo pamphlet, but found this interesting.
Is taking walnuts a 'bad' thing with Levo? (I don't take Synthorid).
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.
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!
In October my TSH (2.55; norm= 0.4-4.5) and T4 (7.6; norm=4.5-12.5) were normal, but my T3 was low at 71 (Normal= 97-219 ng/dL).
Tomorrow I'm going for a retest and I am asking that the free T3 and free T4 tests be done. If my free T3 is still low, would it be better to take Cytomel along with my Levoxyl (100 mcg); or should I try Armour, even though I know my ins. will not cover it? I've been on Levoxyl for about 10 years, after finding my TSH was mildly elevated on a screening.
My TSH is very low, however my Free T3 and Free T $ are still on the very low end of normal. I feel like crap, but want to raise my Levoxyl and keep my Cytomel at the dose I'm at. Doc says NO, as A Fib is too real a possibility.
I have read that that is mostly a concern with elevated Free T3, Free T4 with suppression therapy.
Any thoughts? I currently am on 75 mcg of Levoxyl and 7 mcg of Cytomel. Still feeling yucky. Am planning on a new doctor. I am 57.
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.
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.
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.
My Levoxyl doesn't seem to be helping much right now and it was recently adjusted. I take it in the morning, but I also
have a latte within 30 min. or so. I know I'm supposed to take it on empty stomach, but... an hour is a long time to wait to have my morning coffee. Any ideas? Thoughts?
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism after my first baby was born. I was taking 50mcg levoxyl. I got pregnant with my second baby and I never had to increase my medication. After my baby was born, around 6 weeks my TSH was 0.06. My gyno only tested for TSH and had me cut back to taking my thyroid meds every other day. Then I got tested again around 2 months later and my TSH was 0.05. My dr told me to stop taking my thyroid meds.
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.
If blood tests show no decrease of T4 and increase of T3 he will call in the change to levoxyl and add the cytomel. If there is an increase of free T3 and decrase of T4 he would like me to stay the course on 75 mcgs of levothyroxine until blood levels stabilize...but I think I will push for the the switch to Levoxyl with either outcome. Thanks for following up with me that means a lot. Can you tell I'm anxious for an increase in meds...so ready to feel better.
s to hypo, so I am wondering how long it might take for me to start getting relief and get back to life with the help of levoxyl? Also, does it help at all with weight loss? I know I'll have to exercise, but I can't believe all the extra pounds I am carrying are because of my diet. Thank you for any advice!! Take care...
I was over-medicated on Levoxyl and had totally different symptoms, that were hyperthyroid symptoms like breathing trouble, heart palpitations, fast heart rate, insomnia, anxiety. These are very different from what you have described.
In any case, if you are concerned about how you feel, I would call the doctors office to discuss your symptoms and see what they say.
There are no naturally occuring substances that mimic levoxyl. Armour thyroid is the closest to this-- this is ground up and powdered thyroid gland from either a pig or cow. It is very hard to keep a stable thyroid function with armour thyroid as the amount of thyroid hormone per dose can vary slightly.
Hope this helps!
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