Synthroid fatigue

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Avatar n tn In march, 2009, after the second scan, my doc increased my synthroid dosage to 125 mcg. My TSh was 0.1000. I began feeling extremely fatigued and was having heart irregularities and palpatations. My GP inreased my coreg from 25 mg to 50 for two weeks. It made a remarkable difference in my heart functon. She also decreased my synthroid to 75 mcg. A week later my TSH was 0.666. I still am so weak and tired and foggy. I have to have long naps every day.
Avatar f tn I know I need to increase the Synthroid again, but is is possible that adrenal fatigue was causing the overstimulation? Would taking an adrenal glandular help support my adrenals so my thyroid meds work better?
1139187 tn?1355706647 I see this report where a lot of folks have this fatigue. Am i to assume that if this is successful the fatigue will just dissapear at one time in life? http://www.ehealthme.com/synthroid yes I know. only 3 weeks, and yes i have tried a lot of different things. So please spare me the lecture on that. Just trying to see my way through this medication and hopefully a ray of light.
Avatar m tn Has anyone with Hashi and adrenal fatigue and been fully recover from that? Is posible the full recover? Im still waiting the recovery.
Avatar n tn Hi I am wondering if all my health issues are related to the adrenals, because my thyroid antibiodies came back normal but my Doc started me on syn and cytomel because my labs showed that I was hypothyroid?? I was wondering if anyone new which supplements I should take on the side that would help with adrenals in the case that this is the underlying reason?? Without effecting my present meds? I know B complex and Vit C, but how much on a daily basis?
89559 tn?1234880265 Back in 2004 I was diagnosed with low stage follicular variant papillary carcinoma and had a total thyroidectomy with central neck dissection. Since then with either generic form or the present synthroid 150 mcg I've been suffering with a sore tongue and a bitter taste in my mouth. (A white coating as well) The doc gave me penicillian back in Jan and it seemed to clear up for about 2 wks and now it's back again.
Avatar f tn Hi everyone, It's Irvington Mom. Anyone about 4 months post TT, on Synthroid 100 mg per day and still feeling out of it and tired? This weeks TSH is high (I don't know the number) and Free T4 is finally up a bit to 1.01. What if anything can be done about this - the doctor plans (according to last week's visit) to increase my Synthroid. I want my life back. I feel like a tired rag. I'm never that way. Thanks for your input.
Avatar n tn Hello RenKat Have you tried taking cytomel only without adding synthroid. I am from india and I am not hypothyroid but I have fatigue, brain fog. So I tried the generic version ( which is only available in my country) of levothyroxine ( eltroxin). On the fist day brain fog and fatigue were lifted but later on brain fog and fatigue became more severe. Anyway I have ordered cytomel and I am waiting for its arrival. I dont know whether synthroid can make you more fatigue .
Avatar f tn I have episodes of nausea, dizziness, headaches, joint aches, fatigue and dry skin! I have continued working, but some days I have to come home in the afternoon due to dizziness and nausea along with brain fog! I have good days and then I will just crash for no reason! I will keep you updated on how I feel! Some people do fine and don't feel much of anything. I hope you are one of the lucky ones that feels ok during this period!
Avatar f tn Have been taking Synthroid for 10 years and wanted to try a more nature thyroid treatment, so had my M,D. switch me to Armour thyroid but within a few months there was a national shortage, so I was switched back to Synthroid. I recently had my Meridian testing done (by naturopath) and found that I could probably benefit from taking both together. I don't feel that I am converting the T-4 into T-3. I am unable to loss weight or increase my energy level. I currently take .
Avatar m tn I have been prescribed with prednisone for Lupus and synthroid for hypothyroidism. But I still deal with uncommon fatigue every day and sleep over 10 hours every night. any thoughts??
1093311 tn?1270828673 Does anyone having any insight regarding these increased symptoms of fatigue/pain on the days I take a higher level of Synthroid?? // When I began traces of Synthroid several months ago it was like a total miracle for me. I felt as though I'd come alive; I had a brain again, the tendonitis in my hands & arms improved vastly along with my strength. Sleep came easier. It was simply amazing. And, now I'm feeling worse than I did before.
Avatar n tn Posting current labs, I see they are the same, no matter what they do with my Synthroid/Cytomel. Previously, I was 112 mcg Synthroid/20 mcg Cytomel Then: 88 mcg/20 Cytomel Now: 100mcg/15 Cytomel And the labs do not really move, but my exhaustion is increasing> Here is the current: T4, Free: 1.5 (0.8-1.8) L TSH: 0.01 L T3, Free: 5.9 (2.3-4.
Avatar f tn The first week I felt much better but started swelling again and had terrible fatigue. Went back about two weeks later and he changed me to synthroid 150mgs. The swelling got a little better but still fatigued and joint pain is always there. I went to my gyno for yearly exam two weeks ago and they tested my TSH. it was .05 so gyno lowered synthroid to 125 mg and told me to come back in eight weeks. I'm feeling terrible again..
Avatar n tn i have a thyroid nodule/adenoma and my doctor just put me on synthroid 100mcg for 4 months to shrink this adenoma is this process correct ???
576523 tn?1217597274 My wife has developed debilitating fatigue recently. She has been diagnosed with Hashimoto's. The doctor has adjusted her synthroid up and down to no avail. Does anyone have suggestions. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/262652'>Hashimoto's FMS, chronic fatigue, weakness, atrophy, spasms, pain=thyroid?</a>.
Avatar f tn The TSH is low - suggesting you may need less synthroid - depends on cancer risk and TSH goal. Low TSH may be reflecting that synthroid excess causing weight loss.
556500 tn?1222338630 I have been taking cytomel 25mcg for 2 weeks now with my synthroid Prior to cytomel i was extremely cold and tired all the time. when i started the cytomel it seem to help immediately in the beginning. this pasr week i have fatigue cold intolerance and joint and back pain and also fluttering heart once in a while (not palpitations last 20 secs or so) is it the meds? or how long will this fatigue last? i am so dragged out tired lately i cant do much. will the cytomel kick in?
Avatar f tn I had a thyroidectomy 6 years ago and was on Synthroid for a long time before and after that. Switched to Armour at my request. For 2 years now, debilitating body aches, fatigue, etc This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/263550'>Post Thyroidectomy</a>.
1019013 tn?1252002096 I did not exhibit any of the classic symptoms at that time but was told to call him at first sign. I started with the extreme fatigue about a year later and was referred to an Endo at that time. He saw me until my levels evened out and then he released me back to my PCP. In the past 19 years, I have taken Synthroid in varying amounts ranging from an all time high of .225 mg to my current dosage of .150.
Avatar n tn I was told by my doctor after a routine blood test that I have hypothyroid , I had no hair loss, weight gain or fatigue ,. tested three times same results . So I went on synthroid and the very first day I began having side affects .Horrilble headache , fatigue , nausea . and my hair started to fall out . To make a long story short , on the 7 th day of treatment I had to be hospitalized for cardiac a-fib . So the Question is why take anything if I have no symptoms of hypothyroid ?
Avatar f tn I have had these recurrent symptoms since I was about sixteen. Even when they first started me on Synthroid, my levels weren't that high. However after 6 or so weeks, my levels shot up and they increased my dose from25 mcg to 75 mcg. I was fine on that dose for awhile until 2000, when I started feeling very fatigued, my nails were brittle etc. My levels ahd shot up. They increased my dose to 88 mcg. Then I was fine for 4 years until 2004, when my dose was increased to 112 mcg.
Avatar f tn I was orginally diagnosed and treated as hypothyroid with Hashimotos. Was orginially on 25mcg of synthroid and 5mcg of Cytomel. Had to increase it to 88mcg Synthroid and 5mcg Cytomel twice a day. That was great for about four months but then started feeling bad again. Thus the recent visit to endo. She now has me taking more Cytomel as needed. Twice in the morning (5mcg each spaced out which is a real challenge with eating) and my usual 5mcg in the afternoon. Does that sound right?
Avatar f tn My concern is neither my endochronologist, or surgeon told me the issues I would face following a complete thyroidectomy. I had fatigue that I have never experienced, and poor short term memory & concentration. Since they told me I should be fine, I have forced myself everyday to work full time. I sleep poorly because of heart palpatations, hot flushes and my endo tells me this is menopause NOT thyroid related. I was post menopausal almost 10 years ago following a hysterectomy.
Avatar n tn m working with my PCP and cardiologist to reduce the current 150 mcg of Synthroid due to tachycardia and other hyper symptoms (weight loss, heat intolerance, fatigue, irritability). What would you suggest as my targets for TSH, T4 and Synthroid dose? Could you recommend an Endocrinologist in Tampa? Thanx again!!
327369 tn?1326119908 Was the addition of this med to synthroid or other T4 med helpful for you? If so what did it improve (i.e. fatigue, hair loss) and how much did you take? Thanks!
Avatar f tn I currently take Synthroid 62.5 mcg. I have read that by adding the hormone T3 I would have more success losing weight as well. Is there any truth to this?
299155 tn?1235489269 On extra thought on the Cytomel. Some doctors -- and very few - will Rx this if a patients experiences fatigue on just Synthroid. ARis right - you should only use it if there is a conversion problem - but a small portion will add it to their patients for Brain fog, fatigue, and very hypo symptoms. I do not know if I agree with these doctors using it - or not agree. I never used it - I switched to Armour in Oct 07 and it was well worth it.