Levoxyl for life
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In 2005 I had the right side of my thyroid removed. I've been on Levoxyl 75mcg. since that time and recently was put on Cytomel .5mgc twice a day. What would result if I had to stop taking them?
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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.
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...
Over 2 years ago, my thyroid was removed. I've always been EXTREMELY sensitive to all types of medications, so I haven't had a chance to grieve having cancer because of the fear I would have exactly the problem I'm now having. Since the surgery, I've been on over 30 different doses of 5 different thyroid meds and couldn't tolerate anything. I had a page long list of symptoms. After a myriad of tests, the conclusion is allergies to the fillers was the problem.
I have been going through this for many years and after changing my thyroid med to levoxyl I started having problems again. I was on 5 grain Armour and for reasons between my doctor and myself we switched to 200 mcg Levoxyl. Well it only made things worse. and I gained 15 lbs in the 4 months ALL in my stomach. I look 7 months prego and every week feeling more and more hyper. I have NO desire to eat and very dry mouth, I do sleep ok at night though.
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.
I have been back on Levoxyl after being off it for 8 months.I felt good at first but going in to my third week -not so good.I feel very tired,legs are wobbly and like jelly at times.I just feel blah and like passing out at times.Is it possible the dose is too high?My doctor put me on 88 mcg when I was previously on 75.tsh was over 26 but I hear it corrects pretty qiuickly when back on meds.Any input would be appreciated.
I am currently taking 25mgs of levoxyl and everytime I take the pill i get a racing heartbeat and heart palpitations. I have called my doctor and the nurse there told me to take the pill every other day. i tried that but then I would get the palpitations on the days I would take it. Then I called back after a week and was told to take it every 3 days. I stopped for 3 days to get some of it out of my system and felt great. Not as many palpitations and i was able to sleep.
d like to know if, in your experience, surgery would put an end to the autoimune process. I understand I would then become hypo and need T4 replacement for the rest of my life but right now my quality of life is declining rapidly.I've been dealing with a lot of discomfort for 2 years and beind 42 years old with 2 children I need to find a way to feel better again. I have recently developed anemia, not sure whether is related to the thyroid. You suggest watchful waiting.
I have always taken levoxyl for my hypothyroidism. My sister was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and was prescribed levothyroxin. Her dosage was increased shortly after her diagnosis and she gave me some of her pills because it is the same dose I am taking. She thought I could use the extra pills. Is there a difference in the response to these two medications? Also within the last several months my weight has increased, pretty much overall but mainly my stomach.
ive recently went through divorce and have no insurance, so no medical care, my question is how long can your body go with out levoxyl, i have no thyroid, removal in 2001 was in thyroid storm and had graves,,,, any natural componants i can get over the counter? been without for about 2 mounts now,m any really starting to notice a change. Please help !!!
I have had thyroid disease for years, being diagnosed with Graves Disease in 1992, having radioactive iodine in 1997, then becoming hypothyroid ever since. I have been on levoxyl since 1997 and had some surgeries and major episodes happen in my life since 2003, which, in turn, have stressed me out. My tsh level was 58.165 back in June and my primary dr put me on 300mcg of levoxyl but I could only take it for a week as I thought I would jump right out of my skin.
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