how long before meds kick in?

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Registered: 03-10-2004
how long before meds kick in?
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Sun, 03-04-2007 - 7:07pm
I recently started taking meds for my hypothyroid- generic synthroid, also vit D and folic acid.How long before I feel better or at least some sort of change?
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 03-05-2007 - 10:01pm

Hi Pattiefb,


I do not take synthroid so I can't give you any time frame on how long it takes for that to kick in.

 

Calley7

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Registered: 03-10-2004
Tue, 03-06-2007 - 7:37am
thanks-
hopefully others will respond!! I will call my Dr.and ask.
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Registered: 03-09-2007
Fri, 03-09-2007 - 1:05pm
Hi,
I have hypothyroidism and have been on medication for 6 or more years. It depends on each person. My levels in the beginning were way off. I would say to really start feeling some what normal it took a month if not two. I had serious depression, I was angery all the time and I just was not at all a happy person. I was at one time told I was bi-polar and put on all kinds of depression medication. The only thing I take now is my thyroid medication, faithfully. It is a magic little pill. I hoped I helped. If you would like to talk more about hypothyroidism please feel free.
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Fri, 03-09-2007 - 2:36pm
hi there-
thanks for the info.,
angry, depressed... yes.... my levels were only off a little bit. But I also have a few other issues I am dealing with , that help to make life miserable. I will be going in for a spinal fusion soon and also will be having an ablation. I hope to feel like a new woman in a few months!! I am sure with all 3 of these issues it does not help to make a normal balanced person- I am trying to stay positive-
one of my all time favorite sayings is : "THIS TOO SHALL PASS"
I have now been on meds for 8 days and am feeling better !! Of course living in upstate NY does not help !! I think I function much better when the SUN IS SHINING!!
THANKS AGAIN !
~PATTI