No Meds For 2 Months?!

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Registered: 01-23-2006
No Meds For 2 Months?!
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Mon, 06-19-2006 - 1:18pm
Hi everyone! I'm here because I've been out of my meds for my thyroid for 2 months or so now. I was taking .125mcg of Levothyroxine. My reason for being so dumb and not taking my meds is because my husband and I have been living from paycheck to paycheck lately and I havent really had the extra cash to see the dr., buy the prescription, etc. So, my question and concern is, could some of you tell me what type of health problems I could or may develop from not taking my meds if any?? I cant really tell a difference in my health so far. So, I guess thats why Im beginning to get so worried. Im crazy, I know! HaHa! Im just worried though, that something may sneak up on me, you know? If any of you have any advice for me, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!!
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Registered: 05-19-2004
Mon, 06-19-2006 - 4:00pm

Please take your meds, your body depends on it. YOUR body NEEDS IT! It's a medical necessity.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 06-19-2006 - 4:18pm

Hi M0m2aharley,


I would agree with April that you need to take your thyroid meds.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 01-23-2006
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 10:37am
Thanks for the advice! I went last night to my pharmacy, but wont be able to start taking my meds again until Friday due to certain circomstances. At least I know I'm going to have them though! Thanks again for scaring me (haha)!
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Registered: 05-08-2003
Tue, 06-20-2006 - 10:23pm
Where did you find those information for underactive thyroid? I haven't got the complete result of thyroid test. I still have T3 and T4 missing. TSH is 5.53.