- Got My Free T3 and T4 labs - Please Look! 16th November 2004
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I am thinking the same things: Drop back on the Levoxyl to 175 and refresh us on what dose of Cytomel you...
- Thyroid burning out?? 16th November 2004
... adjusted" throughout the years. Presently I'm on 200mcgs levoxyl . I was doing great on my 175mcg for a really long...
- thyroid hormones and depression 15th November 2004
... i've been taking levoxyl for about 4 weeks and noticed that when i take it ... and they switched me to cytomel and took me off the levoxyl . I don't fully understand how the thyroid works, ... and was wondering if i needed the levoxyl as well for the t4 thyroid???? Would anyone know ... at all at this point, but i was taking 100 mcg of levoxyl until today (ok, the 100mcg was too strong, i was ... reducing the dose. He seems to want me to stay on the levoxyl and increase the dosage regardless of how it makes...
... ve read you correctly, you're only taking 50mcg of levoxyl but started on 100? i think you should stay where...
- Just saying hello 15th November 2004
... I still think I'm under medicated even at 200 mcg levoxyl and 5 mg of Cytomel...but I guess the labs will tell...
- Can Someone Explain the Correlation of Hysterectomy/Thyroid/Estrogen? 14th November 2004
... I was diagnosed w/Hashi's and was put on 100mg of Levoxyl . 2 months ago, my Endo dropped me to 87.5mg. Since...
... lousy instead of just lousy.
I'm tempted to up my levoxyl since I still have some of the 100mg left, but don...
- What do I need to know? 10th November 2004
... armour. I just last week needed to be upped in the Levoxyl . I am taking 1.5 now and almost all of the symptoms...
- Synthroid vs. Levoxyl 9th November 2004
... and has had fewer recalls than either $ynthroid OR Levoxyl , and this is why it is my T4 med of choice....
... and has had fewer recalls than either $ynthroid OR Levoxyl , and this is why it is my T4 med of choice.
I...
... the white 50mcg pills. I believe that Unithroid and Levoxyl do not contain lactose at any dose....
- Racing heartbeats getting worse 7th November 2004
... too had heart palps for over a month after starting Levoxyl .112mcg. I went to the doctor to complain about them...
- Exactly what tests should I INSIST on? 5th November 2004
... fault of my own :) .... well....maybe the calcium With levoxyl was my fault but I just didn't know what a no no ...
- Need Everyone's help 4th November 2004
... periencing nothing like I am now. After being treated with levoxyl , I sometimes think that I would be better off if I...
... now...Cytomel...and hoping it will help. I'm also on Levoxyl . I was doing really well until a couple of months...
- Post op CRASH 4th November 2004
... taking calcium 3 times a day starting 4 hours after my levoxyl . The labs came back great and I am now only taking...
... just got a call... THS is.03 so they said to up the levoxyl to 1.5. Calcium is low I need to take it 2 times...
- Levothyoxine/Synthroid?? 4th November 2004
... difference. I believe Levothyroxin is generic for Levoxyl and Synthroid is the brand name. They're both T4 hormones ... used to take Synthroid for years and have now been on Levoxyl for years. I have Graves and so does my sister and...
... sister's bodies don't make enough of.
Synthroid, Levoxyl , Levothroid, Unithroid, and Levo-T are some brand...
- 22.5 mcg or 30 mcg Armour? 2nd November 2004
... when I was on the 30mgs and much better being off the Levoxyl that I was taking for the past 3 yrs.
Hope this...
- thyriod to be removed - will I get fat? 2nd November 2004
... again. (it was being suppressed for a while with levoxyl .) I am currently 130 pounds and concerned about gaining...
... again. (it was being suppressed for a while with levoxyl .) I am currently 130 pounds and concerned about gaining...
... visit. Since that came up negitive, he put my on Levoxyl to keep it from growing. After the birth of my daughter...
... again. (it was being suppressed for a while with levoxyl .) I am currently 130 pounds and concerned about gaining...
- Need Expert Input Please 2nd November 2004
... weight, always tired...moody They've increased my Levoxyl from 175mcg (already high) to 200mcg and she's adding ... it until recently) was taking my calcium pill with Levoxyl :) Once again...I just didn't know who bad that was...
... it until recently) was taking my calcium pill with Levoxyl :) ....
I think you alread answered your own question...
... Lucy Pearl:
What is this I see about calcium and Levoxyl ? I take both and take them together. I also eat...
... months...taking my vitamin w/Calcium along with my levoxyl and then going right into the kitchen and having a...
- Nightmares 2nd November 2004
... Thanks
Eric
BTW My Med is currently 200MCG of Levoxyl ...
- Anyone tried thyroid supplements i.e. Kelp.. 1st November 2004
... individual. I've never taken anything else except t4 ( levoxyl ). I beginning to wonder if I should look into supplments...
- Help needed from Meep or someone 29th October 2004
... reason I prefer it over the alternatives (Synthroid, Levoxyl , Levothroid, etc).
By the way, I'm about the same...
- Very sad and discouraged-please help me 29th October 2004
... on Synthroid for a long while and now presently on Levoxyl for past 5 years or so and doing very well. I've had...
- what was your reaction with increase in T4? 27th October 2004
... you got an increase in T4 med.
I am taking .075 levoxyl and last time, about 1 year ago, I tried .088 and...
- Weight Spiralling Out of Control 27th October 2004
... getting back to normal as the result of 6 months of Levoxyl so I guess you could say that I am having success...
- Follow-up Blood Test Results 27th October 2004
... know, I mean the FT4) so my Dr put me on 25mcg of levoxyl . Within 6 weeks my TSH was 15 and FT4 was 1.0. Now ...
I had a minor set back when switched to generic Levoxyl , it took about 2 months to straighten out, but then...
... know, I mean the FT4) so my Dr put me on 25mcg of levoxyl .
TSH was very high. T4 was OK, but your thyroid ...
I had a minor set back when switched to generic Levoxyl , it took about 2 months to straighten out, but then...
- normal FT4, but high TSH...question 26th October 2004
... Ok, then when I take cytomel, along with levoxyl , it causes palps and I am unable to sleep. So I don ... hands and feet, nausea and some palps with increase in levoxyl ? I have a feeling endo is going to go that route...
... Ok, then when I take cytomel, along with levoxyl , it causes palps and I am unable to sleep. So I don ... hands and feet, nausea and some palps with increase in levoxyl ? I have a feeling endo is going to go that route...
- Lab Result's for a friend.. 25th October 2004
... Hey guy's I have a friend that started taking Levoxyl about a year ago and she had some test's run. Can ... does still have her thyroid and is doing well on the Levoxyl (.75)
T4, Total 10.5 ...
...
I'm confused. You say she's "doing well" on the Levoxyl , but then you ask about symptoms. Does she have any...
- multi nodular goiter 25th October 2004
...
They tried shrinking my newly named thyroid with levoxyl , this worked for the first three months and then it...
- Proof wellness after t-dectomy 24th October 2004
... gotten to a dose where I feel comfortable. I take Levoxyl 125 5x a week and Levoxyl 137 2x a week. My TSH is...
- How long for levels to drop? 21st October 2004
... t for 8 weeks which was yesterday. They put me on levoxyl ....
- arrrgh! Mexico trip cancelled 21st October 2004
... to high heaven.So it's just in the cabinet with my Levoxyl
that I can't take now either :-(
Edited to add...
- Endocrinologist in the Boston area 20th October 2004
... low, FT4 is high, I feel hypo despite increasing my levoxyl . My labs also showed slightly elevated liver enzymes...
- New to levothyroxine...concerned 19th October 2004
... substitute with the generic - she wrote the Rx for Levoxyl but the bottle just says levothyroxine) before going...
- switching from synthroid to armour 18th October 2004
... 8 months ago. I was taking about 150mcg-175mcg of levoxyl . Never did feel right on it.
My experience with...
- thyroid meds and breakfast 18th October 2004
... Synthroid both that way (both are levothyroxine just like Levoxyl ), but haven't tried Levoxyl or any generic that way...
- Feelings after RAI 17th October 2004
... go back to my doctor and have to have my dosage of Levoxyl upped. I started at 100mcg in January of 2003 & was ... by February of 2004. I started supplementing the Levoxyl with 5mcg of Cytomel in April & have since started...
... go back to my doctor and have to have my dosage of Levoxyl upped. I started at 100mcg in January of 2003 & was ... by February of 2004. I started supplementing the Levoxyl with 5mcg of Cytomel in April & have since started...
- cytomel & synthroid vs armour 15th October 2004
... to be chemically identical to it. and, along with levoxyl , it's had a number of problems with inconsistent potency ... synthroid anymore, and that i didn't want to switch to levoxyl either.
since i knew i wanted to change meds, my...
- what was it like switching from synthetic t4 only to armour? 15th October 2004
... I had been on 75mcg of Levoxyl for 3yrs never feeling right. Finally I got my doctor ... that I feel better on Armour then I had ever felt on Levoxyl . Good luck....
... with the number of times batches of synthroid and levoxyl have been recalled due to potency concerns.
...
- New with questions about treatment 13th October 2004
... thyroid levels started dropping. My doc prescribed Levoxyl , but I haven't taken any yet as I don't want to be...
- Question About Results 12th October 2004
... with my doctor. She said she did not want to up my Levoxyl (currently taking 75mcg), but she was willing to add ... my current Dr., my previous doc had me on 25mcg of Levoxyl and 25mcg of Cytomel. He had me all messed up. I...
... Well, my doctor added T3 (cytomel) to my T4 ( Levoxyl ). Shouldn't this help?...
... mintchocolate!
When I was taking the previous dose of Levoxyl and Cytomel, I was feeling hyper. For awhile that ... doctor had me on Cytomel only. Then he added the Levoxyl . My numbers were all off and I was feeling horrible ... will start taking the Cytomel tomorrow along with my Levoxyl . My doctor has said that she would like me to go...
- Now what - am I hypo, hyper, a little of both or is my hormones? 10th October 2004
... Dx'd w/Hashi's this past June - put on 100mg of levoxyl - 8 weeks later - blood tests - TSH .261 so was told...
- Confused about labs 9th October 2004
... Up until now I have felt quite well on .112 mcg of levoxyl . I recently had a baby (July 19) and my thyroid has ... Here is the story: Felt well after delivery on .112 levoxyl (no change in dose all through pg). On August 9th ... just feeling hypo. Called my doc and was put back on Levoxyl .112. In just 3 days, I felt better and had increased ... feeling. She drew my labs and we decided to increase my levoxyl to .125mcg alternating with .112. Within 2 days I...
... today. I felt good for 2 days on an increase dose of levoxyl and now feel like hell again.
Thanks again, Colleen...
... today. I felt good for 2 days on an increase dose of levoxyl and now feel like hell again. Hi again Colleen. ...
- from hyper to hypothyroidism 8th October 2004
... I'm officially hypo thyroid now. They put me on levoxyl . 112mcg. I hate it. The first day i took it i felt...
- Effects of Thyroid Medication on Menstrual Cycle? 8th October 2004
... something similiar to what I am. When I first started the Levoxyl in June of this year my first period came 19 days ... stress and never been affected. Is it possible for the Levoxyl to mess my cycle up like this? Its odd that I am...
- Armour Users- Question? 6th October 2004
... hypo symtoms with Armour, 15 years of synthroid and levoxyl , gave me a muddled, achy, foggy existence. I can...
... the half life of synthetic T4 (synthroid, eltroxin, levoxyl ) is a week, but it takes 5 - 7 half lives before levels...
... the half life of synthetic T4 (synthroid, eltroxin, levoxyl ) is a week, but it takes 5 - 7 half lives before levels...
- question about t4 meds? 6th October 2004
... Yes, Betty, you can buy synthroid, Levothroid and levoxyl online from Mexico w/o a prescription. You can also...
- Too bizarre 6th October 2004
... told me over the phone.
They told me to get off the Levoxyl and in 7 days have a thyroid scan.
Has anyone ever...
... told me over the phone.
They told me to get off the Levoxyl and in 7 days have a thyroid scan.
Has anyone ever...
... I'm confused. No meds? Were you not taking the levoxyl ?
You have hashi's dont you? It's common to experience...
... I'm confused. No meds? Were you not taking the levoxyl ?
You have hashi's dont you? It's common to experience ... were drawn on 9/24
the day before I started on the Levoxyl .My TSH was steadily going up
and my fT4 was going...
...
I hope my body doesn't go bizzerk with being on Levoxyl for a short
period and then just stopping....
- Highs and lows 5th October 2004
... I just started on Levoxyl 9/24 for the first week I had all this extra energy...
... I just started on Levoxyl 9/24 for the first week I had all this extra energy ... Thanks
yes, it's quite disorganized, and how much levoxyl did he put you on? if it's only 25mcg, that'll make...
- Difference between generic and brand name Thyroid medications? 5th October 2004
... couple months ago and now I HAVE to take the generic levoxyl rather than what my Dr. prescribed. I felt tired after ... generic, and it is only $16 to buy the brand name Levoxyl instead of going through my insurance ....so I may...
- eyes,driving me nuts 3rd October 2004
... sjogrens syndrome. But, after being medicated with levoxyl for a month or so, the dry eyes feeling went away...
- Your opintion please....(Armour) 29th September 2004
... Hi ...I know how you feel. I switched from Levoxyl to Armour about 5 weeks ago, after reading that it...
... I should
probably be patient enough to see if the Levoxyl is going to work before
I move onto something else...
... from me!! :) )
I do lilke Armour better than Levoxyl , but I still haven't been able to lose weight. I...
- hypothyroid and dry eyes 27th September 2004
... hypothyroidism. Well, I started replacement therapy with Levoxyl and about 6-8 weeks later and I have so many tears...
... I was just diagnosed as hypo and prescribed 25 mcg Levoxyl . I haven't started it yet, but I would love to have...
... It took awhile and I am now up to 100 mcg. of Levoxyl but the dry eye did go away. Write later and let us...
- synthroid / tummy ache 26th September 2004
... switch brands to a med that doesn't have lactose ( Levoxyl is lactose-free, I believe)....
... out new boards.
Well shoot I don't eat after my Levoxyl but I do drink coffee with
creamer first thing in...
- Jaw pain - symptom of medication? 26th September 2004
... jaw pain. I am also on synthetic meds (75 mcgs of Levoxyl ) and have had incredible jaw pain. It's very uncomfortable...
- My doctor finally came around 26th September 2004
... He started me on 50 mcg of Levoxyl ! I guess my visit to the derm. paid off.
She called...
- Freet4 and Freet3 question 26th September 2004
... were quite a few in my general area who do. I take Levoxyl (low dose) right now and while I feel a small amount...
- Gday new member.. no clue here... 24th September 2004
... called t4. You'll probably be put on the Synthroid or Levoxyl brand. These are natural synthetics (made in a lab...
- Thyroid Cancer..Need answers..please help! 24th September 2004
... trying to regulate my levels. I started at 125mg of Levoxyl 3 weeks ago they tested me and my TSH was .85 he said...
- Question reassurance needed if med is working 24th September 2004
... My med was changed 2 weeks ago from Levoxyl to Levothyroid.
My TSH was severely high still trying...
- How long does it take to get hyper...? 24th September 2004
... and my TSH dropped) I'd been taking a higher dose of levoxyl for nearly a month. The synthroid I'm currently on...
- Not so common symptoms 23rd September 2004
... been on beta blockers for high thyroid for years and Levoxyl and now Armour after RAI for years. I've taken everything...
- I have to increase my dose, aaarrrrrg 23rd September 2004
... vitamin(that has a plethora of
stuff in it)and now my Levoxyl before any of the other vitamins .I wonder how much...
- New Test Results 22nd September 2004
... 11.3 (10.4-26.4)
He increased my Levoxyl from 100mcg to 125 mcg and said my cortisol was fine ... results are not right!
My family doctor reduced my Levoxyl to 112mcg and faxed the results to the endocrinologist...
... 11.3 (10.4-26.4)
He increased my Levoxyl from 100mcg to 125 mcg and said my cortisol was fine ... your FT4 was already OK and it became high on the levoxyl , but your FT3 is low - could be you are one of those ... converting T4 into T3 and you'd benefit from T3 and not T4 ( levoxyl is synthetic T4 only)
A little research on adrenal...
- Newly diagnosed with hypothyroid 20th September 2004
... the doctor could prescribe a different t4 drug like Levoxyl . And then there's the natural route, Armour. Many...
- Does this sound like a nodule? 18th September 2004
... I was diagnosed hypo and have been taking Levoxyl since July 4th. In early August I started noticing...
... I was diagnosed hypo and have been taking Levoxyl since July 4th. In early August I started noticing...
- I need advice! 17th September 2004
... back negative,TSI 99. I was treated with 100mcg of Levoxyl a day. Within 6 weeks Free T4 was at 1.46 and TSH ... 26.4
Dexamethazone sup. Normal
He increased my Levoxyl from 100mcg. to 125mcg., said my cortisol level was...
- Irregular heartbeat 17th September 2004
... When my doc Added Armour to my meds, in addition to Levoxyl , they went away. When I forget to take a dose, they...
- 1.35 with hyper symptoms.. help? 16th September 2004
... were flagged as high). I was prescribed 100mg of levoxyl . I had new bloodwork done 8 weeks later and my TSH ... was .126. He lowered my levoxyl to 87.5 and that's where I stand now. I go in for...
- Going to remove thyroid. 16th September 2004
... April of 03. I had a goiter just like you, medication levoxyl , wasn't shrinking it even after a year so they had...
... different brands of thyroid replacement hormone.... levoxyl , unithroid, etc. Each has different fillers. And...
- What's with the water retention? 16th September 2004
... picked up my new thyroid med....she switched me to Levoxyl ....still 25mg....I wish she would just bump it up...
... Well I took 37.5 mg of the Levoxyl . So far so good. No dizzy spells but its only been...
... Well I took 37.5 mg of the Levoxyl . So far so good. No dizzy spells but its only been...
... Armour and are you seeing
any improvement?
My levoxyl instructions are one pill in the morning on an empty...
- New labs - I guess this is it 14th September 2004
... 420)
I am currently on 5mcg of Cytomel & 200mcg Levoxyl . I saw a different doctor for the Cytomel prescription...
- Anyone with Nausea and Constipation(Hypo) 11th September 2004
... with my calcium. Im hypo. and was just switched fro Levoxyl to Levothyroid.
I have so many symptoms like muscle...
- Borderline Hypothyroidism 11th September 2004
... June of this year. I was started out on 100mg of Levoxyl and did fine, no problems whatsoever. Prior to being ... complete Hysterectomy in 2002). Once I started on the levoxyl the palps went away.
My levoxyl dose was recently ... anything about synthroid but I've have had good luck w/ Levoxyl . To be quite honest I am very leery of any OTC meds...
- removal of thyroid 10th September 2004
... gained 11 pounds in 4 weeks, tried different levels of Levoxyl , and am now on ArmourThyroid. We'll see how I do...
... my levels were on the high end of normal. I was on Levoxyl then, and I asked to be switched to Armour. The doctor...
- T3/T4 protocol, any experiances? 8th September 2004
... hypothyroid, still symptomatic after several years on levoxyl (fatigue, weight problems, loss of hair, depression...
... this figured out myself. I am currently on 200mcg of Levoxyl , but my T3 is still a bit low & my TSH is still too...
- Hearing Loss/Memory Loss 8th September 2004
... should be relieved once I reach an effective does of levoxyl . What I have not been able to find is any information...
- Sinus question 8th September 2004
... 3 weeks after I started taking Levoxyl for my newly diagnosed hypothyroid I came down with...
- Meds Before Appointment? 8th September 2004
... option, so here goes...
I'm currently on 200mcg of Levoxyl & 5mcg of Cytomel (take both first thing in the morning...
