Odd Experiences-Medication Related?

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Registered: 09-25-2004
Odd Experiences-Medication Related?
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Wed, 04-26-2006 - 9:57pm

I've been very laize-faire about taking my Synthroid. There's been so much going on that I haven't taken it regularly in three weeks. Maybe three times total. Since then I've been having problems with my speech. My words will slur or I can't pronounce even the simplest things. I can't remember anything and I will actually forget what I'm talking about mid-sentence. I get these horrible hot flashes. I have the thermostat set at 73 but its still too hot for me. I break out into a cold sweat. And my heart is palpitating like mad. Is this related to forgetting the medication for so long? My appt. was next week but got bumped to the 24th, so I don't know whether I need to call and beg for an appt. next week or not.

Also..My stepmom is on the same medication that I am and even though her bloodwork came back normal (like mine), she was still feeling really bad. So her endocrinologist put her on some sort of medication in conjunction with the Synthroid that does something with the T3. Its really helped her, so she told me to talk to my endo about it. Does anyone know what she's talking about and what its called?

Sorry so long.

-Jennie-

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Registered: 10-27-2004
Thu, 04-27-2006 - 8:48am

Hi jennie,


The best way to forget all your troubles is to wear tight shoes...