Levoxyl gluten free
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I've been battling diarrhea for the last 5 months. Along with that, I've been jittery, experiencing tachycardia and extreme heat intolerance. If you're taking too much levoxyl, can it cause these symptoms? It happens only in the morning about an hour to an hour and a half after I take my levoxyl. By 11:00am, I'm fine. Does this sound likely? I have Hashimoto's and possible gluten intolerance but have been gluten free for 2 years now.
At this same visit, we determined I have a gluten sensitivity and I went on a gluten free diet. My stomach pain went away and so did my joint pain. When my blood work came back, the doctor recommended I up my dose from .25 mcg to .50 mcg, but since I still had a bottle of Synthroid, I just took two a day until they were all. When I picked up my new prescription from the pharmacy and brought it home, I realized they'd filled it with generic. I figured I'd give it a try.
She was also diagnosed with Celiac disease and has been on a gluten free diet for 3 years (celiac blood work is good). She started on Synthroid 25mcg 7/2013, she is now on Levoxyl 62.5 mcg. What I am most concerned and confused about is that her Antithyroglobulin Antibodies and Thyroid Peroxidase TPOaB are continuing to go up. I thought the antibodies would go down with the medication. Does anyone know what is typical for the antibodies??
2 (mcg/g creat) H
ACTH, Plasma 16 (6-50 pg/mL)
I am working on Gluten free, and contemplating Naturethroid. But reading that adrenal issues could need to be addressed first. Perhaps this could be the problem? I am looking to have labs done shortly, as I still don't feel right, and any input would be welcome.
There are a ton of books out there for this, as it's quite a fad these days even for people who don't have Celiac, so I'd look into that. But cooking gluten free isn't any different from cooking with gluten unless you're making bread or cookies -- most foods don't contain gluten so you're already eating mostly gluten free unless all you eat is bread and pasta.
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.
Many, many Hashis suffer from hives, rashes, etc. Leaky gut syndrome may be to blame.
http://www.leakygut.co.uk/
Have you ever had stomach problems in your youth before this all started? Try eliminating all foods with yeast and refined sugar from your diet for a few weeks. Also, coconut oil is a natural yeast killer. My hubby and I use it and it works great. I have not had mouth thrush in several months since giving up gluten and drinking a tablespoon of coconut oil per night.
I've had hashimoto's thyroiditis for over 20 years, but 13 years ago I started having what are considered fibromyalgia symptoms. I personally believe they are from the Hashimoto's, but they are not going away while being in range with my TSH. I'm on Levoxyl and my doctor just put me on Cytomel as well and I still have all these symptoms.
If you haven't been tested for the biologically active thyroid hormones, Free T3 and Free T4 ) not the same as Total T3 and T4), then you should be sure to get that done, to see where your active thyroid hormone levels are. TSH is totally inadequate as a diagnostic for thyroid, even when coupled with your Total T4 result. Free T3 is the most important because it largely regulates metabolism and many other body functions.
I have been taking Levoxyl for 5 or so yrs now. My dosage has been up and down. I am on .137mg now and just recently been put on Cytomel 5mcg twice daily. I had to basically have a breakdown infront of my endocrinologist to have him let me try this. My endocrinologist had only taken my TSH for years.
Positive gene for celiac. Went Gluten Free in August hoping it would help my fatigue and my terrible brain fog in spite of celiac negative serology. Feel a little better but no real drastic changes so I've been questioning the diet. Now I think I have Hashimoto from the recent blood work which means I am on the right track with my GF diet? Just curious, would my antibodies be higher if I wasn't GF?
Also, I have serious dry eye lately-particularly in the morning.
I am finally into theraputic ranges (above 50). Additionally I am on a wheat-free diet (not 100% gluten-free as I can still eat oatmeal) and take multiple supplements to support my thyroid and other parts.
I have come a long way in the last 6 months. I've had quite a few issues in the past and for the most part, I am just dealing with the hypo-t now. Folks on this site have been a HUGE help.
My doctor has told me I need to move to a gluten-free diet....yikes!!! All my life (and that is a very long time--ha ha) I have generally eaten whatever I wanted to eat. This change to a GF diet seems like such a huge mountain to climb. I know there are many others who have had to change to a GF diet after a lifetime of eating what they wanted with little or no restrictions. How does a person even get started on a change like this? What do you do when you go out to eat at a restaurant?
My doctor suggested that I stop eating gluten. I have been gluten free for 2 1/2 days and I'm so hungry. My stomach is growling constanly. I have purchased gluten free crakers, pasta, and bread so I'm eating some carbs.
Does this feeling go away after your body adjusts? I have more brain fog than ever and I just feel so weak.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
I'm curious as to whether or not the casein and gluten-free diet is one that needs to be adhered to for the entirety of a person's life who has autism and has found it to help? What happens if my son's autism improves because of this diet but he goes back to consuming casein and gluten some day? Will his autistic symptoms reappear or have they been cured?
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