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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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It doesnt. That feelin has been on off for me forc15 years. Ive just stppd it. See if my thyroid count gets to normal naturally now ive stopod drinkn alcohol 2vyrs ago.

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I've been on 50mg of levo for 5 weeks and the last two I have been getting heart palpitations most of the day and night is this normal ?

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I've taken Levothyroxine for 9 months and I have a nagging cough, wondering if it will ever go away. My doctors said it's not a side effect. Any suggestion?

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I started Levothyroxine 25 mcg 2 days ago ang now iam starting to feel side effects of this medications ,decrease urine output,palpitation and hypertension. What should i do?

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Your stomach problems are associated with the Metformin, which is used to treat type two diabetes.

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Vitamin D and preferably a dose made up by a compound pharmacist. It works. Apparently when taking thyroid medication vitamin D is difficult to absorb. It works! Also try magnessium and potassium. Good luck. I feel your frustration.

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I took levothyroxine for over a year and slowly developed pain and stiffness in my right shoulder. Just before having an MRI I stopped taking it after reading about side effects. MRI showed severe arthritis but I noticed the pain was less severe. Was actually having a hard time putting on t shirts because of the pain and stiffness. After a few months without levo there was no pain and I noticed increased mobility of my shoulder. After several months my shoulder was almost back to normal. At the one year mark of stopping levo my shoulder was back to normal. I wondered if it was just a coincidence that my shoulder problems went away after stopping levo. I still had some so I took it for about five days and the pain came back slightly so I stopped taking it and the pain went away after about a week. I don't understand how levothyroxine affected only my right shoulder but I am convinced it did. The dr that prescribed it referred me to a rheumatoid specialist but I never went. If I did what they wanted me to do I would be still on levo and treating the symptoms it caused. I'm 52 yrs old and have no pain or stiffness anymore.

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Is anyone out there having issues with hair loss I've been on level thyroxine since January and it hasn't gotten any better and my doctor insists that I just have to wait it out. I don't think I can wait it out a longer it's actually driving me insane. I feel as though I might have a sensitivity to the medication anybody out there have the same issues?

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Hi, Levo can make you feel like your head is buzzing a bit and a bit light headed/dizzy. I felt like this when the doc increased my dose from 25-100 mcg. I spoke to him about it and he reduced is to 50 and we plan to increase to 75 in 2-3 weeks and so on. I've had a strong reaction to this med and he assures me that it's not uncommon but will be ok in time. Keep in touch with your doc and explain how you feel, even keep a diary of how you feel if your struggling mentally with the meds. I'm in the same situation. I hope you feel better soon.

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Sorry this was for loss of hair. Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin K, Magnesium and Pottasium.

If you are suffering tingling and sore joints and carpel tunnel syndrome you are not taking enough medication - may have to up it a little. Good luck! Terrible disease.

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A couple of things you could try:
Vitamin D (try and get a monthly dose made up by a compound pharmacist but you will need a script from your GP, then you only take one tablet a month). This also helps with acne.
Biotin
Vitamin K (helps absorb the thyroxine)
Pottasium and Magnesium (K Mag by Blackmores)
Hope this helps, it helped me - good luck!

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This is a common side effect right after you start taking Levothyroxine. Your body is adjusting. If it continues call your physician.

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Hopefully the 100mcg will be the right dosage to get your body regulated. With your other medical conditions you'll have to monitor carefully. Sorry to hear your struggles but try to stay positive. Give your Levo increase time to adjust since you just started. Try to eat right and in my opinion try to exercise daily for your cardio to get your heart rate elevated for 20-25 minutes. Obviously consult with your physician first. Exercise can greatly assist in the regulation of your body along with your medication. Good luck.. You'll get there.

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Hi, I have just been diagnosed with hypothyroid tsh-93, t4-3.2. I believe this is very abnormal. I also have liver cirrhosis (beginning of decompensation) splenomegaly and ascites (fluid in stomach and enlarged spleen. I have had pcos for a long time but periods were normal until I started levothyroxine. I began taking 25 mcg 5 weeks ago and it was increased to 100 mcg a few days ago. I feel absolutely awful. My bowel was very slow to the point of not moving most days but now it's moving but extremely painful. My mood is much worse, I'm very upset a lot of the time, I have memory lapses, fatigue, joint pains and I'm getting a period every two weeks with very bad pmt. I've not lost any weight and need to lose at least 45 lbs to be within a healthy range. I very worried that I'm feeling this bad and worried that my weight could increase with levothyroxine treatment. I'm a 40 year old female. My doc doesn't really want to deal with any of these issues until my thyroid is under control. I've only seen my gp so far but am wondering if I should ask to see an endocrinologist. Has anyone got any advice?

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My father just began this med two days ago and he talks crazy at times and guess he hallucinates. He feels good, but these symptoms only started after starting Levothyroxine 50!

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Yes! I have had some of the exact same issues being on Levo. I had never had a joint pain in my life until I was on this med. it has made my joints hurt something awful and tingling in my feet and hands. My levels came back normal a few months ago but my doc wanted me to remain on 50mg, my joints hurt even worse so I have stopped it. Withdrawals have given me dizziness and more tingling. I can't wait to get this med out of my system! I lost 25 lbs on a paleo diet and I think that's another reason I do not need the new any more. Paleo is the number one way to heal tour thyroid naturally so I highly recommend that !!

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Hello cat, I realize that your message is 5 years old. I am feeling some of the same symptoms you listed. Can you contact me {edited for privacy}

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My liver tests 4 years between 40-50, in Aug 2014 last test of 48. Sept 2014 prescribed 25mg Levothyroxine 6 months later, my liver tests are 118. I have not changed my alcohol consumption in 20 years. Seems a coincidence that the liver tests have rocketed as I've taken Levothyroxine.

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Depending on the time of the month, I can spend the first 4 hours after taking my levo, running around with energy, then almost faint at times and out of breath. I'm all over the place. By 5pm, I'm wiped out. My labs come out within the normal range..TSH fluctuates between .84-1.15 month to month. When I am decreased, even 5mg., I get puffy and dry skinned. I'm starting to wonder if its just the type of meds I'm taking and if Armour or Synthroid might suit me better. I've been on this ride of ups and downs for 3 years now, never returning to exercise and a real sense of normalcy.

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i have been on 112 for a long time them the doctor put me on 150 mg i swelled and gained weight,I had to go back on the 112mg for some relief .The Doctor that swellings and bloated,is not a side effect of levothyroxin.I should have asked him if he ever had to take this junk

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