Thyroid Forums (Page 18)

I am suffering from hip joint pain, lower leg pain, severe pain, even sometimes unable to walk few steps forward. Done all tests as doctor prescribed. MRI also, no problem seen. Friend suggest D3. Is it safe to take? Is there any side effects ? I'm also Hyperthyroidism patient but in control now. ## Supplementing with Vitamin D3 can be very beneficial in many aspects; but in my honest opinion, I don't think it will help with severe pain management. Depending on the dose of D3 you plan on taking, it would be pretty difficult to take the amount required to get any sort of undesirable side effects. I've personally taken 5,000 IU on a daily basis and felt like it helped me get through some rainy days. Have you considered any other alternatives to help treat the cause of your pai...

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I have hyperthyroidism and my doctor prescribed me with apomedoxy so i can get my period it always worked but this month it didn't is there any one that have the same problem as me ## Hello, Crissy! How are you? Is there a chance you may be pregnant? How late are you? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and PMS-like symptoms.

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I'm taking 200mcg daily and once in a while have trouble remembering to take it. My question is, how many days would you have to miss for it to be "reset" and have to wait that 6ish weeks for it to start taking effect again? I've missed 5 days in a row and am worried I screwed myself over and will have to wait a while to start seeing changes ## Hello, Kaym! How are you? If you haven't been taking it steady, then you're likely already at the point where you'll need to take it regularly for 4 to 6 weeks for it to reach its full level of efficacy. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and hair loss. Do you have a smart phone? If so, most of them have free prescription reminder apps that will...

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Am Having Thyroid And Taking Thyronorm Also Pcod For Which I Chrominaca Tablet Is It Safe. Also my periods are not normal.Can I plan for pregnancy now ## hi im hvg thyroid im hvg thyronorm im take chrominac A .....how long i shud take dis tablet.... can i plan fr conceiving... ## I am 25 year old and from Last 2 months i didnt had menses and also i have a problem of pco and doctor recommended to take chrominac a but still i dnt have my period Now i dnt knoe wat to do ??

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SYNTHROID.... 3 YEARS POST NON CANCEROUS TOTAL THYROIDECTOMY 290 LB 74 YEAR OLD MALE SYNTHROID DOSE SHOULD BE ## Hello, Ralph! How are you? There is no specific dose that can be recommended. It depends on your body and how it's responding to the medication. Your dose may vary regularly. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. What dose are you currently taking? ## TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION,My dose of synthroid is 200.

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My tsh was a 7 so dr put me on levothyroxine 50mg. I felt great bfore , now i have heart palpatations & trouble sleeping. After hearing other possible side effects, i wonder why am i taking this drug when i used to feel so good. Seems like med is giving me the symptons were trying to avoid later on as tsh level rises ## Hello, Debra! How are you? When is the last time your levels were checked? It is normal to have side effects, for awhile, while your body is getting used to the medication, but they should improve with time. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and hair loss. Even though you felt good, before, doesn't mean that it would have continued. With elevated TSH, symptoms could have hit at any time and made you miserab...

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Is this a name brand thyroid medicine. Must have name brand ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? Yes, Thyronorm is a name brand. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, mood swings, hair loss and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on methimazole for approx. 4 yrs after being diagnosed w/ graves disease in 2011. My doc wanted me to take nuclear medicine, but i'm avoiding that as I don't want the "pop eyes" etc, along with it. I am on 15 mgs of methimazole down from 20 mgs 2 months ago. For 4 yrs I have gone from hyperthyroid to hypothyroid; back & forth & back & forth; major weight gain- from 120 lbs to 170lbs in 4yrs- cannot seem to lose the weight. Help!!! ## Hello, Judi! How are you doing? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Methimazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism and the FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, skin rash, itching, hair loss, loss of taste and dizziness. Weight gain is not a listed side effect of this medicatio...

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I had been taking levo .150 for about 9 years. Just this june, my Doctor upped my med to .175. After doing that, she had me take a blood test. Thyroid still low. She asked me if I was taking it with other meds, I said yes. Then she told me how to take it the right way. After doing that, I had started to notice some things like heart palpitation and anxiety and sometimes depression. I called my Dr and she told me to stop taking my med. then I went to her and had blood works. It was a total of 8 days that I did not take my meds. I just started taking .150 again 4 days ago. I don't feel right. I'm depressed, I can't sleep, I Always hot, and I'm having crazy thoughts. My mind won't stop thinking. Someone please help me:( ## That symptoms you've described are typical ...

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Just lately I feel really tired still putting weight on palpitations and strange fuzzy feelings in my head ## Hello, Eileen! How are you? How long have you been taking this dosage? When is the last time your TH levels were checked? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and hair loss.

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I have had my levo dose decreased as was too high how long does it take before u start to feel better pleas ## Hello, Jake! How are you? It may take a month, or more. What type of symptoms are you experiencing? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes.

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I am still taking vertin 16. My taste is going from bad to worse. In the meanwhile doctor has told me that I have Thyroid problem also for which he has prescribed eutrox sig 75mg. Please tell me the remedy of my problem. ## Hello, Binder! How are you? Vertin is listed as being an antihistamine that's used to treat or prevent nausea, dizziness and vertigo, including those caused by inner ear problems. Its typical side effects may possibly include headache, dry mouth and drowsiness, as listed by the FDA. It's very common for medications, such as this, that can have an affect on your sinuses to cause a chance in taste. The side effects for Euthyrox are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes. Why are you taking the Vertin? ## I am obli...

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My period has been irregular since last three months. But my thyroid is normal. But my gynae prescribed me ebixed tablets for twice a day. Should I take this tablets..?? Does it have any side effects..?? Is it ok to take ebixed tablets without having thyroid problem..??

I had my daughter four months ago..before I gave birth to her I was on 224mc of levothyroxine.. they checked my levels two weeks ago...it showed that my tsh was 0.01 and my t4 free was 1.8 why could this be? oh and I have no thyroid...so that would make me hypo but the doctor is saying i am hyper. I don't get it. Has anyone else had this problem? ## Are you still taking the Levothyroxine? Your dose may need to be adjusted, now. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hair loss and weight changes.

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just started taken levothyroxine 50mcg, what are the side effects ? my pills are white in color, small, oval . ## Levothyroxine may cause the following side effects. (It is important that you contact your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away): weight loss tremor headache nausea vomiting diarrhea stomach cramps nervousness irritability insomnia excessive sweating increased appetite fever changes in menstrual cycle sensitivity to heat temporary hair loss, particularly in children during the first month of therapy chest pain (angina) rapid or irregular heartbeat or pulse This may or may not be a complete list of side effects. However, you can learn more about this drug on the page for Levothyroxine Details I hope this info helps! ## Try and get off this toxic crap (...

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I have been taking levothyroxine for a few years and I went to a different Drug Store to get a refill of levothyroxine and was given synthroid. I requested they give me levothyroxine and I was told that levothyroxine is no longer being produced. I can't understand why my doctor wouldn't know this or did the drug store misinform me? I can't call the doctor till Thur. but just wanted to know if anyone else hear this? ## Hello, I'm not sure but one of the comments below stated something about a recall on levothyroxine. It also states that they were unable to find a reason why. ## I went to the drug store I normally used in the past and they told me that they never hear of levothyroxine being discontinued. I just can't believe that someone at a well known drug store chai...

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I have concluded swelling in legs, feet and ankles is due the thyroid med not being compatible with the user and resulting in myxedema. I.don't know what the solution is but I.am sure I have it. ## Hello, Marilyn! How are you? What thyroid medication do you take? Have you been diagnosed with Grave's Disease? This condition is usually a complication of it, as listed by the NIH. How long have you been experiencing these symptoms? Have you consulted your doctor? ## I finally came to a conclusion. I take Levothyroxin. I don't have a doctor who is knowledgeable. My immune system has been out of wack for.years with dry eyes and rashes and now swelling and now leg.burning and swollen legs and ankles.

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i found out in june of 2015 i am hyperthyroidism and have graves disease. i was eatting 6100 cals per day and still loosing weight. had my dose of iodine 131 and am now on levothyroxin 50mcg per day. i am 6' 1" and was down 132lbs! not good. this weight was prior to my treatment and medication. i really want to kno if i can expect to get back to my ideal body weight for my height and frame which should be between 197-201 lbs. i lift weights regularly and still eat 4to 5 meals a day along with a protein supplement. can or will i be able to get back to where shoul be? ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Weight loss is a normal symptoms of Grave's Disease, but as the situation is rectified, you should gain some back, but it may take time. How long have you been on the Levothyroxine? ...

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My name is gerry from suffolk ny iam 52 yrs. Old many back arthritis problems r a and osteoporosis among other things bad bones lower half especially of my body also chronic fatigue very low thyroid synthroid no longer helps it 14 yrs. Ebstien bar syndrome ect. Ect. Many chemical s through years doing body work didnt help i suspect also very active when younger now can hardly walk most days my hips knees lower back the bones rub together with no cushion between i tried every thing you could think of only relief is from narcotics. i am suffering almost bed ridden most days. if i do any thing like walk a distance i pay for it. i worked out most of my youth so i would be in good shape when i grew older. i thought all natural too. i am not over weight either on purpose. I cant carry extra p...

I took a 75mcg and later 50 mcg regimen of Levothyroxine for 3 months beginning last Thanksgiving (2013). I have always had the clearest skin of anyone I've known until taking this medication when I began developing cystic acne. After telling my doctor of the acne, he promptly told me that he'd never heard of such a side effect and recommended that I go see a dermatologist for some face wash (!). I didn't, I stopped going to that BS doctor, and I stopped taking the meds. That was at the end of February. It is now the end of August and the acne has yet to subside. I've read other forums where many of the people who've stopped the meds had their acne subside but mine is persistent! The meds have seriously messed with my hormones and I really don't know what to do o...

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