Question about Synthroid

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-28-2004
Question about Synthroid
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Fri, 09-17-2004 - 6:24pm
My doctor put me on Synthroid for low thyroid and it helped improve my year-long "flu like" symptoms (nausea, dizziness, cold, foggy head, etc). I felt 99% for 4 months and now the symptoms are coming back. Do I need a higher dose? Has this happened to anyone? I'm so upset that I'm getting sick again b/c I thought my problems were over. Also, doctor said my symptoms are not typical Hashimoto's symptoms - did anyone have these symptoms?
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Registered: 09-11-2004
Fri, 09-17-2004 - 7:53pm
Hello,

This is Babs and I think you should make an appointment with your Dr. and have a blood test. That is the only sure way to see if your meds are on the mark. I think your Dr. might increase your meds - however only a blood test will tell you for sure. Please keep me posted!

Babs
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Registered: 11-09-2001
Mon, 09-20-2004 - 12:01pm
Hi and welcome - yes, those are typical symptoms for some people. The list of symptoms is very long and varied!! It sounds like you need to have your medication increased. Call your doctor and let him know that your symptoms are returning and you'd like a blood test. When you get the results, make sure you ask for the actual TSH level - if that's all he tests. Get all the actual test result numbers. It's important for you to know how you're feeling at certain levels. You will also want the numbers in case his office calls and tells you your results are "normal". If that happens, come back here and we'll give you some advice on what to do then!

I know it's discouraging and kind of awful to feel those symptoms coming back. I think it's a very traumatic thing sometimes. But it does happen when you need an adjustment on your medication and it's perfectly normal. It's good for you to be so sensitive to how you're feeling. That means you'll be able to stay on top of it with the help of your doctor. Let us know how you do! Cathy :)

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Registered: 08-20-2003
Mon, 09-20-2004 - 11:59pm
After seeing your doc and having him put you on the meds did he schedule another appointment with you?

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