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| Sat, 07-31-2004 - 7:59am |
I have had hypothryoidism for many years and have been on medication for it. I currently take levoxyl substituted for synthyroid. I take 200 mcg currently. My question is really an embarrasing one for me but a condition that is literly ruining my marriage. I have a very low (no) sex drive and have had it for many years. My husband thinks I have a boyfriend or something. Does anyone else have this symptom? Also I take blood pressure medication and just recently began taking medication for heartburn should I not be taking all my medication at the same time? I would appreciate your insites. Thank you. Dawn

I take 137 mcg of Synthroid for hypo/Hash as well as Nexium for acid reflux. My endo told me to space these two drugs apart at least 2 hours because the Nexium would interfere with the absorption of the Synthroid. Also she warned that fiber would also interfere with the absorption of the Synthroid. I wake up in the early morning and take the Synthroid and then go back to sleep so that it won't be a problem. I like a high fiber cereal for breakfeast and I don't want any problems with the Synthroid. I also take meds for PCOS and just prefer to take the Synthroid in the early a.m. so that I don't have to worry about it not working due to fiber or other meds. I got this idea from a friend of my grandmother's who also takes Synthroid and does this to prevent it from interfering with her day. I don't set an alarm clock or anything but just "program" myself to wake up and go to the bathroom and take it. I go back to sleep easily so it isn't a big deal for me.
About the lack of sex drive. I can relate. I just do it anyway to keep my hubby happy.
Take care,
Shannon
Here's a link for blood pressure medications and their possible side effects.http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=593
Since I don't know what kind you're taking, scan through the list yourself and see if you can find yours and check the side effects. Also check the material that comes withyour prescription to see if it causes a lack of sexual desire. There were a few taht caused impotence in men - so you never know if it might have the effect on you resulting in low desire.
Low sexual desire is a side effect of hypo, though, but you're taking 200 mcg of Synthroid, so I have to ask what your last TSH level was when you were tested. Perhaps you are still far from the normal range and that's why you're feeling this way. Do you know what your last level was?
I think if you can show your husband some information on hypothyroidism and it's symptoms, he may be more understanding. There are some good links at the top of this board that explain many aspects of the condition. Many people think it's just a simple condition with no real consequences but that isn't true for most of us. Will he take a look at some of the info on the links? Perhaps you can print some things out for him to read? Cathy :)
I wish you well. I am newly diagnosed, only been on meds for a month, haven't noticed any major improvements on anything. Of course, I take a very low dose of Levothyroxine, so I don't know. I guess I am just fairly sensitive, my TSH was just over6.5 when I was tested in June. I will get retested towards the middle of August and see what it is.
Leigh Anne
I laughed at the "I do it anyway to keep my husband happy" comment. I feel that way sometimes. But mostly, even if I'm not "in the mood", I focus on how happy it makes me feel to make HIM happy...that, and lots of lube, helps a lot. ;-)
I'll let you know if things improve.
-Karen
That's exactly what I meant with my comment about keeping my husband happy. He's such a good husband and father. Even if I'm not thrilled with sex these days I don't want him to be miserable too. He's doing the best he can. I'm just not that interested these days. Thank goodness he understands that I'm not interested and doesn't "get in the mood" as much anymore.
I hope no one misunderstood me. It would be great not to have this problem but I don't want to penalize or lose my husband over it.
Shannon