- Has anyone tried to go off thyroid hormones? 19th April 2004
... much trial and error, I find I feel best on .1 mg. of Levothroid . More than that causes TSH suppression and makes me...
... much trial and error, I find I feel best on .1 mg. of Levothroid . More than that causes TSH suppression and makes me...
... 1.72 .4 - 4.2
On .1 mg. Levothroid , 1/23/2004
T3 Uptake ... the folowing measurement done on 1/23/2004 on .1 mg. Levothroid , which was not done originally before I started thyroid...
- synthroid alternative 17th April 2004
... this condition?
I'm in a similar situation with Levothroid (side effects). My doc told me the same thing, cut...
- I am having a serious problem with getting a diagnosis 17th April 2004
... soooo upset. The doctor then told me I would be on Levothroid for the rest of my life and I would have to exercise...
- midwest, jinglebts, mintchoc, ANYONE/please advise 14th April 2004
... to order it tomorrow. I'm still taking the 50mcg of Levothroid despite the insomnia/anxiety, etc,. I feel so awful...
- help with new labs/endo visit--blarrrr!!! 12th April 2004
... insomnia that I've been having since being on the Levothroid . I asked if these were side effects or if the medication ... Anyway, I'm undecided as to what to do about the Levothroid now. My dose is very low @ 50mcg so maybe I'll be...
... If you go to safetyalerts.com they have recalled Levothroid due to subpotent levels as of March 30th... ... check...
... If you go to safetyalerts.com they have recalled Levothroid due to subpotent levels as of March 30th... ... check...
- Dr. Appt didnt go so well, Know one will help.. 12th April 2004
... change meds he said NO ... Feels i am on right one Levothroid 50mg.
I said cant i try some of the natural kind...
... change meds he said NO ... Feels i am on right one Levothroid 50mg.
I said cant i try some of the natural kind ... Hi Landr,
I'm in the same boat on the same dose of Levothroid and feel like crap too. My Endo wouldn't increase...
- Synthyroid problem or is it just me, sigh... 11th April 2004
... active ingredient - Synthroid, Levoxyl, Eltroxin, Levothroid , Unithroid etc. are all brands of T4 medication. ...
- How does one know if on right Thyroid med's ?? 10th April 2004
... and move around ??
I noticed when i lowered my Levothroid i didnt think it happened any more but soon as i upped...
- Question concerning Free T4 level 9th April 2004
... Hi,
Thanks for your info.... I been on levothroid for 1 1/2 yrs at 50 mg and my hair is falling out...
- what's wrong with me? 6th April 2004
... I'm now going into my 7th week on 50mcg of Levothroid and I'm still waiting to feel "well". Most days I...
... hope she'll take into consideration that maybe the Levothroid simply doesn't agree with me and that another medication...
- New to Synthroid 29th March 2004
... ltinodular goiter and I'm having similar problems myself on Levothroid . I started out on the low 25mcg dose for one week...
- am I hypothyroid or not? 28th March 2004
... several years, I found I felt best on 100 mcg. of Levothroid ; more caused my TSH to go below range. I checked...
... from 2.2 on no hormone 4 years ago, to 2.7 on .1mg. Levothroid . (I don't know how significant a .5 difference is ... you mean by free T3?)
Anyway, I tried going off Levothroid cold turkey, as I had read that if you don't need...
... from 2.2 on no hormone 4 years ago, to 2.7 on .1mg. Levothroid . (I don't know how significant a .5 difference is...
- Feeling hopeless, need encouragement 27th March 2004
... now been a good 6 weeks since I started on 50mcg of Levothroid and I'm not feeling any better. In fact, in some ways ... like I'm losing my mind. I'm ready to give up on the Levothroid and go see a shrink.
I see my Endo in less than...
... now been a good 6 weeks since I started on 50mcg of Levothroid and I'm not feeling any better. In fact, in some ways ... like I'm losing my mind. I'm ready to give up on the Levothroid and go see a shrink.
I see my Endo in less than...
... feeling I'll be back on it myself some time soon if this Levothroid doesn't start giving me some improvement.
Bluelady...
- quitting smoking and hashis 26th March 2004
... many years of 1 pack a day. I started treatment with Levothroid , and after 3 months with no improvement, started using...
- Major hair loss 25th March 2004
... much worse when i started to take thyroid med's
Levothroid 50 mg..
A few ms back i even cut my pills in...
... don't recall ever feeling good yet since i started Levothroid 50 mg..
I am sick of having to pop Co Q10's and vit...
... get into ..
I also lowered my self to 25 mg of my Levothroid thinking maybe i was misdiagnosed in the first place...
- I don't feel good, someone please help 19th March 2004
... can help me understand what's going on. I started Levothroid (50 mcg) around the 2nd week of Feb. I had some awful ... happen? Is my body still adjusting or could it be that Levothroid doesn't agree with me? I would really appreciate...
... small goiter/nodules/symptoms she thought a trial of Levothroid may help. She also said that my Tsh was slowly climbing...
... small goiter/nodules/symptoms she thought a trial of Levothroid may help. She also said that my Tsh was slowly climbing...
- Test results back 12th March 2004
... was first dx'd with hypothyroid, my doc put me on Levothroid . (T4) I felt horrible, worse than before, and I stayed...
- for opalfirejucika 12th March 2004
... Bluelady
p.s. My labs were done before I was put on Levothroid ....
... At my first visit she diagnosed me and prescribed Levothroid . She didn't explain a whole heck of a lot to me so ...
Gosh, if my FT4 is almost ideal what will the Levothroid do to it? (The labs I gave you are from before I was ... think maybe it's not hyper at all. Could it be the Levothroid or have I become so accustomed to being a slug that...
... At my first visit she diagnosed me and prescribed Levothroid . She didn't explain a whole heck of a lot to me so ...
Gosh, if my FT4 is almost ideal what will the Levothroid do to it? (The labs I gave you are from before I was ... think maybe it's not hyper at all. Could it be the Levothroid or have I become so accustomed to being a slug that...
... Hi Opal,
The labs were taken before I was put on Levothroid . Today makes 28 days on it, I started Feb 17th and...
... Hi Opal,
The labs were taken before I was put on Levothroid . Today makes 28 days on it, I started Feb 17th and...
- Trying to compare Synthroid before FDA Approval 11th March 2004
... the makers of all the LT4 drugs (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid , etc.) had to submit applications for new drug approval...
- levothroid/side effects/need help 8th March 2004
... short time ago about some chest discomfort when my Levothroid was increased (very low dosage of 1/2 of 50mcg to ... When/if the nodules shrink will I still need the Levothroid ? Will the goiter/symptoms cease?
Oh so many questions...
- for meep and/or midwest1 3rd March 2004
... symptoms/family history she thought I could try the Levothroid to see if I improve.
Jan/04:
T3 Total ... ltinodular goiter and was started on 1/2 of a 50mcg dose of Levothroid for one week. I'm now on the full 50mcg, making a ... total of two weeks on Levothroid .
If you could shed more light on the labs I really...
... the more prevalent and less active of the two. The Levothroid you are taking is synthetic T4. Your body uses this...
- newbie with questions/sorry this is long 2nd March 2004
... to see an Endocrinologist. She put me on 50mcg of Levothroid telling me to take half of the 50mcg for one week ... starting to feel a bit better since I started the Levothroid except for this chest thing. Is my body still adjusting ... nodules/symptoms she didn't have a problem trying me on Levothroid . I realize that my TSH is not above the range but...
... to see an Endocrinologist. She put me on 50mcg of Levothroid telling me to take half of the 50mcg for one week ... starting to feel a bit better since I started the Levothroid except for this chest thing. Is my body still adjusting...
... to see an Endocrinologist. She put me on 50mcg of Levothroid telling me to take half of the 50mcg for one week ... starting to feel a bit better since I started the Levothroid except for this chest thing. Is my body still adjusting ... nodules/symptoms she didn't have a problem trying me on Levothroid . I realize that my TSH is not above the range but...
... know what's causing it. I'm hoping it's not from the Levothroid because I really don't want to have to stop taking...
- Armour Thyroid Info 21st February 2004
... that it could be the Synthroid and suggests we try Levothroid . (maybe the inert ingredients are causing the headaches...
- Needing Help From Someone Who Knows!!! 19th February 2004
... could be the problem and is suggesting a switch to Levothroid , however it is basically the same thing. She says ... not needed. Can anyone tell me if they have tried Levothroid and how it worked or is anyone on something different ... for you? My Dr. made it sound like Synthroid and Levothroid are the only two...but I think I've seen some others...
... good if the TSH is between 1 and 2. Synthroid and Levothroid are T4 only.
Have you thought of reducing the dosis...
...
It's possible that switching from Synthroid to Levothroid could eliminate your headaches. The active ingredient ... reaction. If you continue to have headaches with Levothroid , Armour thyroid may work better. Armour... in case...
- Encouraged but confused 16th February 2004
... TSH was 8.9. Since then I have been taking .05 of Levothroid . Lately I have been feeling like I have more energy...
... T4. Some people just don't do so well on just T4 ( Levothroid ) and have to have supplemented T3 (Cytomel).
What...
- high tsh #? 10th February 2004
... Short of breath alot.
I am currently taking 75 of levothroid and this has kept my levels in the "normal" range...
- Anyone Tried T3 Therapy for Wilson's Thyroid? 4th February 2004
... the same as plain t3 but I can tell you that I tried levothroid which is t4 and it didnt work, than I tried armour...
- Isn't T3 the only active hormone? 1st February 2004
... itself and have felt alot better than when I was taking levothroid or armour. I asked him why my t4 was kinda low and...
- What do you think? 5th January 2004
... acid reflux started the week after I started 50mg of Levothroid back in July.
So she decreased my dose (Armour) from...
- TSH is normal....still don't feel right 3rd January 2004
... had a hard time. I do feel better than when I was on Levothroid , as that caused me to have joint pain and stayed freezing...
... had a hard time. I do feel better than when I was on Levothroid , as that caused me to have joint pain and stayed freezing...
- Give me a thyroid transplant! 23rd December 2003
... second time. I am currently on the lowest dose of Levothroid out there. I am assuming I will have to have a higher...
... it was a 9 and now, after three months of .025 of Levothroid , I'm at an 8.9. What is the scale on that anyway?...
... opinion (only my opinion), it's almost worth not taking Levothroid at that dose. And since your TSH only dropped .1,...
... it was a 9 and now, after three months of .025 of Levothroid , I'm at an 8.9. What is the scale on that anyway? ... appears that your doctor is on the wrong track. T4 ( levothroid , synthroid) is not bringing your TSH down because...
- cytomel treatment 16th December 2003
... doctor because I was having a problem adjusting on levothroid and then switched to armour and was still having a...
... doctor because I was having a problem adjusting on levothroid and then switched to armour and was still having a...
... have to say that I feel much better than I did on the levothroid or the armour. He thinks I was getting t4 toxic and...
... have to say that I feel much better than I did on the levothroid or the armour. He thinks I was getting t4 toxic and...
- Thyrolar 8th December 2003
... was wondering if anybody has switched from taking levothroid to Thyrolar and did they see any great improvment...
... was wondering if anybody has switched from taking levothroid to Thyrolar and did they see any great improvment...
- Doing my own thing...Armour 26th November 2003
... story.
My GP was treating my hypo, initially with Levothroid for 3 months that made me sicker than when I started...
... Michelle--
I was DX'd on July 3. I was started on Levothroid that day, felt a bit better for a few days, and then...
- what do I do now???? 17th November 2003
... and know that you're not alone.
I did switch from Levothroid , (was on that for 3 months) to Armour. I do feel better...
- help and input please 14th November 2003
... diagnosed as Hypothyroid for 8 years. I have taken Levothroid for most of that time. I had many ongoing symptoms ... that weren’t resolved by Levothroid , especially weight loss when I had my nutrition dialed ... in. Last Spring I went on a protocol of Cytomel and Levothroid and experienced immediate relief from bloating and ... brain fog returned I agreed to go back to taking only Levothroid again towards the end of summer. Big mistake. Not...
... diagnosed as Hypothyroid for 8 years. I have taken Levothroid for most of that time. I had many ongoing symptoms ... that weren’t resolved by Levothroid , especially weight loss when I had my nutrition dialed ... in. Last Spring I went on a protocol of Cytomel and Levothroid and experienced immediate relief from bloating and ... brain fog returned I agreed to go back to taking only Levothroid again towards the end of summer. Big mistake. Not...
... well for me.
What I take now is a combination of Levothroid and Armor. I think the Armour helps my body process ... the T-3 and since the Levothroid has a longer 1/2 life the combination seems to work ... alternative to Cytomel.
I had taken the Cytomel/ Levothroid combination but the positive effects seemed to diminish ... seems to be a good indicator for me I will raise the Levothroid the first time and Armour the second time around. ... daily Armour in the morning with the full dose of Levothroid . I take 2/3 of my daily Armour around 4 p.m.
This...
... anyone else.
What I take now is a combination of Levothroid and Armor. I think the Armour helps my body process ... the T-3 and since the Levothroid has a longer 1/2 life the combination seems to work ... tell me that your Kaiser Dr. actually prescribed BOTH Levothroid AND Armour for you?!! Do you mind if I ask where this ... getting them to give me Armour, after no success with Levothroid alone for 3 months. They were cool about it, but my...
... diagnosed as Hypothyroid for 8 years. I have taken Levothroid for most of that time. I had many ongoing symptoms ... that weren’t resolved by Levothroid , especially weight loss when I had my nutrition dialed ... in. Last Spring I went on a protocol of Cytomel and Levothroid and experienced immediate relief from bloating and ... brain fog returned I agreed to go back to taking only Levothroid again towards the end of summer. Big mistake. Not...
... well for me.
What I take now is a combination of Levothroid and Armor. I think the Armour helps my body process ... the T-3 and since the Levothroid has a longer 1/2 life the combination seems to work ... alternative to Cytomel.
I had taken the Cytomel/ Levothroid combination but the positive effects seemed to diminish ... seems to be a good indicator for me I will raise the Levothroid the first time and Armour the second time around. ... daily Armour in the morning with the full dose of Levothroid . I take 2/3 of my daily Armour around 4 p.m.
This ... symptom/disorder I had before my getting on Armour. ( Levothroid didn't help this symptom whatsoever). So, what I'm...
... I had been on Levothroid for 5 years before getting educated about different ... treatment protocols. My understanding is that Levothroid is the preffered Kaiser thyroid treatment drug. When ... winded way is to ask for a T-3 suplementation to a Levothroid prescription in the form of Armour.
Hope this helps...
... symptom/disorder I had before my getting on Armour. ( Levothroid didn't help this symptom whatsoever). So, what I'm...
... read your inputs....very interesting. I too take Levothroid . I also have the bloating, constipation, brain fog ... also weight gain. Should I try the Cytomel with the Levothroid or should I try the Armour. Any suggestions. My...
- I'm Back! With a question for the ladies! 12th November 2003
... meds since April for Hashi's. First I started on Levothroid and now I'm on 90mg of Armour. I feel pretty good...
- For those who loose/lost hair.... 8th November 2003
... I was DX'd, but not too bad. After I started med, ( levothroid ), it became worse. Now I'm on Armour and it continues...
- new to board new to hypothyroidism, just diagnosed yesterday... 7th November 2003
... ;)
i was Dx'd in early July. (Hypo) Started on Levothroid , 50MG, upped later to 100MG, never felt better, after...
- test results, forgot results on last post 6th November 2003
... and tension but that started when I was taking the levothroid and seems to be getting alittle better. at first when...
... feel in such a short period of time. I was taking Levothroid before, (for almost 3 months), and never felt better ... really good now, 7-8 hours a night. When I was on Levothroid I couldn't sleep more than 2 or 3 hrs at a time, and...
... now. I know what you mean by feeling worse on the levothroid , I was the same and the endo I was going to told me...
- hair loss 6th November 2003
... ve taken all the forms of synthroid (levothyroxine, levothroid ) and am now taking 100 mcg levothroid - i don't think...
... ve taken all the forms of synthroid (levothyroxine, levothroid ) and am now taking 100 mcg levothroid - i don't think...
- armour and cytomel -meep-sky eagle-anyone? 31st October 2003
... range <35
the endo I saw then put me on 50mcg levothroid was on that for 7 weeks felt horrible, he would not...
- Newbie - More Armour or Switch to Cytomel? 27th October 2003
... better with Synthroid (or Levoxyl, or Unithroid, or Levothroid , etc) and Cytomel, but it is still possible to adjust ... adding a little Synthroid (or Levoxyl, or Unithroid, or Levothroid , etc), which is what I do.
In your case, based on...
- Help, Dr. called, prescription is waiting take this Levothroid 100mcg 26th October 2003
... , who I'll be seeing soon.
I also started out w/ Levothroid , 50mcg and worked up to 100mcg. I had a lot of problems...
- adrenals tested? 25th October 2003
... Help, Dr. called, prescription is waiting take this Levothroid 100mcg", that since a small percentage of hypothroidism...
- What's The Difference????? 23rd October 2003
... goes under different names like synthroid, levoxyl, levothroid , unithroid. but basically they are all the same....
- Tightness around throat 23rd October 2003
... before the medication. BTW, I'm on my second month of Levothroid and its .025 mg. ...
- Regret switching to Armour?? 22nd October 2003
... is this after switching to Armour from Synthroid or Levothroid did you feel alot better? Or did you end up switching...
... was still low and I was not having good results with levothroid , almost seems they were worse at times. he informed ... had no bad side effects so far. when I started the levothroid I had nausea, pounding heart rate, high bp. these...
- Had a great night 21st October 2003
... sleeping before my DX, but when I started medication, ( Levothroid ) is when my sleep became disrupted right away. Now...
- New to Hypo and Synthroid. Labs, Panic Attacks and Rx 20th October 2003
... t4 free t3 and tpo antibodys. at first I was put on levothroid which is the same as synthroid but did not respond ... I have had none of the side effects I had starting levothroid . I think your free t3 test would show if you are lacking...
- levoxyl and muscle weakness? hair loss? 19th October 2003
... 6), my hair loss was just moderate. When I started Levothroid , (50mcg) it became SEVERE! [img]http://www.healthboards...
- dosage of armour 18th October 2003
... hi, I wrote another post about switching from levothroid to armour. I was curious as to what the dosage of ... armour would be to 50 mcgs of levothroid . the doctor prescribed 2 grains but I looked on the ... armour site and that seems high to what I am taking of levothroid . he wants me to start with just one grain and 25 mcgs ... of levothroid . does this seem right. it seems like maybe to much...
- switching from levothroid to armour 18th October 2003
... on those two tests. these were done after being on levothroid for 10 weeks. my numbers starting were tsh 6.2, ft4 ... told him that is what they were when starting the levothroid . he said it was clear at that time that I was not...
- anxiety and hashi's 14th October 2003
... am hypo the attacks have returned. I am now taking levothroid and I thought maybe I was getting that as a hyper...
- thyroid cancer - painful pins & needles 8th October 2003
... medication. (Are you on medication yet?)
I was on Levothroid for almost 3 months before starting Armour, and the...
... s one thing that did settle down when I was taking Levothroid , and didn't really realize it until I thought about...
- Analyze this please 8th October 2003
... m on 60 mg Armour since last Friday. (was on 100mg Levothroid prior to that) I'm already feeling so much better...
- Looking for some input! 8th October 2003
... there is synthetic t4 which would include synthroid, levothroid and levoxyl. or there is natural thyroid which is...
- what is the difference between Armour and Synthroid? 7th October 2003
... And you are right on about the temp thing. I was on Levothroid for almost 3 months, just waiting and waiting for...
- crawley itchy things ... 4th October 2003
... fact. I myself have been on treatment for 3 months, ( Levothroid , 100mg) and it hasn't helped much. I was having those...
... were not coming for a few months. After I started Levothroid on 7/9 I got a period on 8/9, then another on 9/9...
... pieces every size other than the one I needed. (w/ Levothroid ) Maybe I need to go to the drug store and see if they...
- Suppressed TSH-HELP 3rd October 2003
... that some people have with Synthroid (and Levoxyl and Levothroid , and Unithroid) since it is T4-only. It is apparent...
- dosage question 25th September 2003
... hoping it will with time. oh by the way I am taking levothroid but it is similar to synthroid I think. so I dont...
... hoping it will with time. oh by the way I am taking levothroid but it is similar to synthroid I think. so I dont...
... post from me, since I have tried armour because the levothroid did not work well for me and then I had bad side effects...
- ? about QUITTING SMOKING 25th September 2003
... want to get healthy, which I do. Dx'd 7/9, been on Levothroid . I'm now at 100mcg's. Some symptoms have lessened...
- Out of Range TSH Level 25th September 2003
... they would not be so quick to operate.
I have been on levothroid for the past few years as synthroid had made my TSH ... even though it is exactly half the strength of the levothroid !
My obgyn had just upped my estrogen due to a poor...
- new to armour thyroid... 23rd September 2003
... My TSH was 0.04 last week and I was on 100 mcg. of levothroid . I am also on an estrogen patch (low dose)....and...
- Hello from the ICU 20th September 2003
... Comes and goes. I have been on synthroid before and levothroid and am now on levoxyl. I don't know if maybe switching...
- newly dx, lots of questions 17th September 2003
... called Synthroid. You'll also hear about Levoxyl, Levothroid , and some others. In addition, you'll find some open...
- How does Thyroid medication work? 14th September 2003
... have a new doc that just switched me from 100 mcg of levothroid to the equal in armour thyroid. My TSH was wa high ... or too low and they just lower or up my does of the levothroid .... [img]http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/frown.gif...
- can any of this be connected to hypo? 8th September 2003
... 175. Actually, he screwed up on the 150 and it was Levothroid and I actually took that for a couple of months (then ... Why in the middle of taking Levoxyl I was given Levothroid ? (I'm naive enough or just stupid enough to have...
- Questions about antibodies test ... 6th September 2003
... 3 weeks ago and they have started me on 50mcgs of levothroid , which makes me alittle nervous since forrest has...
- any success in conceiving a baby anyone 30th August 2003
... having RAI done about six years ago and being put on Levothroid after that I was told I shouldn't have any problem...
- don't know what to do!!! help!! 30th August 2003
... allergic reaction for you to the fillers. I'm fine with Levothroid , I'm fine with Synthroid, I'm fine with Cytomel. ...
- Hashi's 29th August 2003
... Hashi's go without electing for medication? I was on Levothroid which made my thyroid too overactive and was then...
... Originally posted by SleepyD:
I was on Levothroid which made my thyroid too overactive and was then...
- Newbie with Question 23rd August 2003
... understand that but I have never felt good on the Levothroid . When I was put on this I have had alot of intential...
- new test results, help appreciated 21st August 2003
... last week. last week was dx hashi's and put on 50mcg levothroid . I'd appreciate any info I can get on results. do...
... does anyone know what they are going to do about this levothroid thing? that is what my endo gave me last week and...
... seriously consider Armour or adding Cytomel to your levothroid ....
... on my results. the reason I was worried about the levothroid , is that I have seen that the makers of it have been ... because it has not been approved. my mom is on the levothroid as well. I guess I just dont understand what the fda...
- Makers of Levothroid told to stop making it 19th August 2003
... my edno just put me on levothroid , I wonder why he would prescribe it if they are not...
... should anyone want more info about the MSN article on levothroid ....
... Levothroid is a brand name of levothyroxine sodium made by Forest...
