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I was recently diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. I have been taking levothyroxine for almost two weeks. For the last four or five days I have had a weird feeling. It is hard to explain. I don't really feel dizzy but I get a strange feeling in my head. I guess you would describe it as a head rush. Has anyone else had this feeling and will it go away as my body adjusts to the levothyroxine?

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I'm a mature med student & I was started on levothyroxine (50mcg) 6 weeks ago because my T4 was 4.6 and TSH was through the roof. I went from being shattered to being nauseaus, shattered, light headed with indigestion. After 3 weeks I decided I couldn't face taking it any more so I told my doctor I rather just sleep my life away. He was totally unhelpful so sense persuaded me to try taking it (50mcgs) with food. Much better now I just have unbearable indigestion and nausea. I know I should persist but I have to give myself 'days off' for my sanity.

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Just saw my Dr this PM. Told him I have been having palpitations since I started Levothyroxine 125mcg last July 1 and I wake up each morning with a terrible headache. He told me to adjust to 100mcg. I hope I feel better this time. p.s. Just had total thyroidectomy with radical neck on May 3 and my RAI 131 from June 28 to July 1.

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My right hand hurts. l think the levothyroxine causes me hip pain also, doctors have switched 50mg to 25 & back. Some warnings say the low thyroid med can make you feel WORSE if you have some adrenal condition you shouldn't take levothyroxine, it'll MAKE YOU FEEL WORSE! Guadalupe

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I have been on Synthroid for over 20 years now with very little symptoms. Several years ago I forgot to take my pill, and the next, etc. My memory went and I became so tired I could hardly lift my arms. Back to the endocrinologist who told me that it would take at least six weeks to get back on tract, and he was right. Give it a chance. I have never missed a pill since, at least I don't think I have.

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Wow - I am glad I found this site. I have thyroid cancer in 07 and they took it. They found folicular and also Herthel Cell features (pre-cancer cells). So they put me on LEVO and now I am up to 200, but no chemo was done, just using the med to see if cancer returns. The side effects have always made me feel off - I like the word many of you use drunk. I am also prediabetic since 1997 and on TriCor which also gave me some dizzy feelings and other side effects. I am just glad to know the feelings are not me but the drugs.

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rusty i too was on armor great stuff too bad i cant find anywhere now i take 200 mcg on sintrocid or levotiroxinne moody still sluggish heart palpitatons dry skin and severe puffiness..

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i was taking armour was a pig gland lost lots of weight then when swine flu came cant find any where so went to tj and they gave me synthroid200 mcg no weight loss 2 .5 now have been taking moody all the time skin dry i look unnaturally puffy from the low thyroid anyone know a thyroid med that actually prduced a signif.weight loss?

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has anyone found that viagra does not work when takinglevothroxine??since taking this medicine viagra has not worked for me!!

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Just had my thyroid removed and now on Levothyroxin only been on it for 3 days. I feel so much better now, I didn't want to have the surgery but I'm glad I did. I feel a little displaced but overall better.

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I've been on it since 2003, increasing from 75mcg to 175mcg, and I have never felt normal. Sometimes just getting through the day is a major task. I work outside, and can never regulate my body temp. In summer I burn up, and in winer I freeze. Being in surveying, I struggle to keep a clear head long enough to calculate simple numbers.

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I have been taking Levothyroxine for two weeks due to underactive thyroid, I have been giggling more than ever, funny feeling in my mouth, can't sleep throughout the night but sustained weight.

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can the mediation levethyroxine affect the memory my partner has been on the treatment for nearly 11 weeks and has developed a slight memory disorder causing her to speak half sentences and being forgetful almost like drunk .which is very frustrating..noticed by myself and family members...the doctor said the treatment would bring her levels back to a level of feeling herself again but is far from it- from what i can tell- especially after 11 weeks..is showing no signs o improvement apart from eating better and her body temperature has went from stone cold to extreme hot. she lives her life as a non energetic couch potato who has no get up and go - her interests are 0.0 in anything...her thyroid problem was discovered after taking a ceasure ( epelectic fit ) which she has never had in her life is there a link- that thyroid problems causes epelism as well would apprciate any information on my subject.....brian

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Was so relieved to read Incognito's post on the very day of my total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. Taking meds will be my life so hearing someone say something good was refreshing! I have been searching for something positive on the internet about levothyroxine. I've been prescribed the generic Eltroxin and start it on Monday as I am only 4 days post-operation. Hoping not to have all these horrible things happen!

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When I started thyroid treatment in Sept 2007, my TSH level was 85 (yes - near 100). My MD started me on Synthroid but my wonderful pharmacy changed it to Levothyroxine, (insurance reasons or whatever - I hate when they give you generic instead of brand - there IS a difference). As of 5/5 blood work, I am down to now the other end of the spectrum @ .003. I am currently on .30 mg/day and they lowered me to .25 so we'll see. My body aches, sleeplessness, irritability, etc., but all are also signs of menopause & at 48 I'm not surprised at all. So, if anyone else is in my boat - give me a shout out with ideas.

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I am taking Synthroid for about 6 or 7 years now. I've never experienced any of the side effects mentioned above. I feel perfectly fine and my thyroid is functioning within normal range.

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I had no idea the buzzing/vibration was a side effect of levothyroxine. I am so glad I found this site! I hugged my niece the other day and asked her if she could feel the vibration and she could. WEIRD!! I too am losing hair every day. It is very freaky. Is it the meds, is it the condition (Hashimoto), or just stress, or what?? But I can't NOT take meds because before diagnosis and treatment I just got sicker and sicker. Couldn't breathe, swelled up elephant legs, soooo tired all the time. Should I switch meds? I see my doc next week. I'll see what he says.

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REVISION; I meant to write how LOW hormone levels, not how how hormone levels. Sorry for the typo.

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To anyone taking synthethic thyroid medication (i.e. Levothyronine, Levothyroxine, Synthroid, etc.): the following info may change your life. Try natural (plant-based) bioidentical thyroid replacement. I have hypothyroidism and have been taking T3 Triiodoliothyronine (plant-based) for a year. If you live in Southern California, look up the Holtorf Medical Group in Torrance or Whitaker Wellness Center in Newport Beach. If you can, schedule an appointment (ask re:insurance coverage first). Also, read Suzanne Somers' book,Ageless: The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones. READ THIS BOOK- IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!! She explains how how hormone levels (DHEA, Thyroid, Progesterone, Estrogen, Testosterone, etc.,) are the cause of side effects including hair loss, anxiety, depression, increased anger, etc.,). If you don't live in SoCal, call Whitaker Wellness and/or Holtorf Medical and see if they refer you to somewhere to go outside California for bioidentical hormone replacement. If I can help at least one person with this info, it's very much worth it to me posting this :)

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To anyone taking synthethic thyroid medication (i.e. Levothyronine, Synthroid): the following info may change your life. Try natural (plant-based) bioidentical thyroid replacement. I have hypothyroidism and have been taking T3 Triiodoliothyronine (plant-based) for a year. If you live in Southern California, look up the Holtorf Medical Group in Torrance or Whitaker Wellness Center in Newport Beach. If you can, schedule an appointment (ask re:insurance coverage first). Also, read Suzanne Somers' book,Ageless: The Naked Truth About Bioidentical Hormones. It will change your life! If you don't live in SoCal, call Whitaker Wellness and/or Holtorf Medical and see if they refer you to somewhere to go outside California for bioidentical hormone replacement. If I can help at least one person with this info, it's very much worth it to me posting this :)

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Im taking lithium, and klonopin for for anxiety, panic disorder and bipolar decease . Today my blood work showed I have hypothyroidism he wants me to start on 100 MCG every morning (Im really scared to take it since reading all the comments! my once beautiful long hair is becoming course and dry, and Im loosing it by the handfuls ive also read this is a symptom of hypothyroidism) Im always tired and frustrated. My ? is ,Is there anyone out there that has had good results with this drug ? does anybody out there know of a safer med. synthetic or natural that may work without all these side effects? thanks and god bless

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