- Drug induced LUPUS 26th October 2005
... month ago for hypothyroidism.
i started taking synthroid and i've had a terrible time with it - side effects ... not know if i've got lupus, but does anyone know if synthroid can induce lupus?
thank you...
- Rash and other Symptoms...is this lupus 8th August 2005
... treated for Graves Disease in January and I take Synthroid every day since my thryoid is "dead". About 2 months...
- Overactive Bladder/UTI 29th July 2005
... before. The only meds I was on when this started was Synthroid and OTC painkillers. I don't have a history of frequent...
- Prednisone...long term use 26th July 2005
... Disease. The Endo "killed" my thyroid and put me on synthroid in January. For about 4 months, I felt great. Then...
- All of a sudden, I feel like I have the flu 21st July 2005
... which made my thyroid hypo (useless). Now I take Synthroid daily, as directed. For a few months I was feeling...
... these symptoms could be ascribed to the Grave's &/or Synthroid . But just based on your family history, I'd wonder...
... )
Here's what I am taking and for what :)
Synthroid 88mcg - thyroid hormone replacement
Prednisone 4mg...
- Lypus and Thyroid Disease 15th July 2005
... was "successful" and made me hypo. I began taking Synthroid which I take everyday as prescribed. At first, all ... 90% back to my old self. Now here I am, still on Synthroid and all of my previous symptoms are back....joint...
... I really wish it was that simple. I started on Synthroid after RAI because I immediately went Hypo. I have...
- mold toxicity and Lupus/MS? 8th July 2005
... TSH (have hot nodule as well) - primary has me on Synthroid .05mg to lower. No Lyme or diabetes. 2 minor head...
- Tired ALLLLL THE TIME!!!! What is a gal to do??? 17th May 2005
... lupus dx) and found that thyroid function was down and synthroid needed to be increased. It seems, at least in my...
... up and continued to go up even with the increased synthroid . If I stay out of a flare it will be interesting...
- Back pain with Lupus?? 3rd May 2005
... scans done every two years because I have been on synthroid for many years and that can cause bone loss over time...
... to get the ones with vitaminD.
Also I have taken synthroid for a long time now. That must be taken first thing...
- ANA in decimal and more results? 15th February 2005
... and many others in our family are taken care of with synthroid .
The thyroid is as important to your life as...
- vaginal problems 5th February 2005
... if I need to be medicated further. For now I take synthroid , zantac, and lisinopril for hypertensive heart. I...
- you all are so smart! 27th January 2005
...
I'm so happy to be of help. Yes I have been on synthroid for over 5 years. I am currently on the generic brand...
... thing? I'm glad to here you find some help with the synthroid . Did you have muscle spasms in small muscle like your...
- spontaneous weak feeling 9th January 2005
... of them went away within 6 months after having my synthroid adjusted. It has nothing to do with Lupus. The biggest...
- Lab test came back + Sjogren's syndrome 14th December 2004
... am 54 , but more to the point, I have also been on synthroid for 6 years. The test was because prolonged use of...
- Multiple autoimmune disorders 15th November 2004
... Any info would be appreciated. I am currently taking Synthroid , Plaquenil, Zyrtec, Advair, Nasonex, and Medrol. My...
- Plaquenil/Quinacrine side effects 15th November 2004
... with this.
I take numerous other meds, including Synthroid , Medrol (methylprednisolone), Advair, and Zyrtec,...
- Dreaded Rheumie appt was a breeze 4th November 2004
... again as I mentioned not feeling as good since my synthroid was switched to the generic brand. He said the binders...
- the evil prednisone 19th October 2004
... helped some. I am concerned though because I also take synthroid for the past 5 years. Long term use of synthroid...
- doctor's visit (Patience...) 6th October 2004
... have Hashi's for over 6 years now. Take 125 mcg. of synthroid . Thyroid numbers are almost perfect at the moment...
- Something new for me 23rd September 2004
... haven't called yet. I must call next week about a new synthroid prescription and I was really hoping that would be...
- Finally a diagnosis 16th September 2004
... Angelbrat....they still don't want me to go on coumadin!), synthroid and Provocal. I should feel relieved that I have finally...
- Got records in less than 24 hours. 23rd August 2004
... thyroid. Patient appears nervous/anxious. Lowering synthroid 150 mcg. to 125 mcg. Overall health appears to be ... for Cipro. Patient still appears anxious. Lowering synthroid 125 mcg. to 100 mcg. Patient appears to be in overall ... to 6
3/22/2000
Patient has blood work for synthroid . Patient says tired a lot with aches. Patient has ... Should discuss treatment if symptoms persist. renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 2.68 Normal 0.5 to 6
I should ... understand. Physical exam reveals nothing unusual. Renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 3.9 Normal 0.5 to 6
Had 2 ... Patient appears to be in overall good health. Renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 4.8 Normal 0.5 to 6
Suffered ... exercise. Physical revealed nothing unusual. Renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 5.7 Normal 0.5 to 6
Had ... health. Physical reveals nothing unusual. Renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 14.8 Normal 0.5 to 6
Increase ... synthroid to 125 mcg. Patient also has high sugar. Need to...
- Ever had this med? 22nd August 2004
... plus for kidneys, vitamin E for heart.
I also take synthroid , 150mcg for Hashimoto's; Ranitidine for acid reflux...
- Lupus Support Group 10th August 2004
... However, I can't tell you if it's the increase in synthroid , the absence of pain, or the extra supplements, primarily...
... Patience.
Are you now on Plaquenil in addition to the Synthroid ? (I know you said, but I can't recall which thread ... with JUST the Plaquenil. A good friend of mine takes Synthroid ---and when she fails to take it, she's exhausted. ... have been feeling---esp. if you needed *both* Plaq. & Synthroid . (from the once slug-like) Vee...
... supplements so I won't mention brand names or anything.
Synthroid 125 mcg--------------------1 first thing each morning...
- Lupus Symp or hypothyroid 3rd August 2004
... have autoimmune thyroiditis and put on a low dose of synthroid .
That determination was after an intermittent positive...
... So, since you haven't seen an endo, who put you on synthroid ? Also, have you been diagnosed with anything else...
... So, since you haven't seen an endo, who put you on synthroid ? Also, have you been diagnosed with anything else...
- Hypermom, 18th June 2004
... went hypo. He is 34 now and has done very well on synthroid for all these years but I know from my own experiences...
- I think I have Lupus-need help 7th May 2004
... had success with the hairloss stopping once taking synthroid ....
- Discoid, SLE, DIL, RA??? 20th January 2004
... going to insists that he give me a prescription for Synthroid ( I have taken this before, with the same bouncing...
- Lupus and Thyroid? 3rd January 2004
... autoimmune disorders, but she doesn't really want to go on synthroid . Alot of the symptoms of thyroid she complains of...
- Can an ANA go from 1:640 to 1:80 in 3 months? 15th December 2003
... have been dx w/Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and take 150 Synthroid daily....
- Neurological Symptoms and possible Lupus? Please Read!!! 7th December 2003
... I am taking Lamictal and Carbatrol for seizures, Synthroid for Hypothyroidism, Aspirin for APS, and Pravachol...
- parenthesia?or what 19th May 2002
... negative. My thyroid is slightly hypo and I am on .5 synthroid . I do not have the itch thing going on. That sounds...
- where can I get Iodoral? 30th May 2008
... weeks.
I'm not supposed to take minerals with the synthroid or levaquin, so I'll take this stuff at bedtime.
...
... thyroid replacement drug.
I'm gonna stay with the synthroid for a while and stop the Iodine supplement.
I'll...
- Update on my appt with Dr. E and some new test results 17th May 2008
... benefit from Armour which is a combination T3/T4 med. Synthroid is a T4 only med. I highly recommend learning as...
- I need your expert opinion on my Igenex results... 22nd April 2008
... interested.
Many doctors prescribe a T4 only med such as Synthroid . For some people this works okay. Other (fewer) ... prescribe at T3/T4 med such as Armour. I started off on Synthroid , but after researching I wanted to switch to Armour...
- Lyme and Adrenals 19th December 2007
... reason I ask is that since Lyme, I can't tolerate synthroid anymore. I took it for years with no problems, but...
- Heart problems? Diagnosed? 18th December 2007
... because i do too. But I never had problems with the synthroid until I got lyme. Now it makes me feel worse when ... I actually feel better with a higher tsh and less synthroid than I did pre-lyme with lower tsh. Lyme also screws...
- question about Lyme and Thyroid 2nd December 2007
... infected. I was diagnosed as mild HypoT in 2004. Took synthroid at 100mcg for 2 years with no problems. Didn't feel ... any different on the synthroid but docs said my tsh was 1.98 down from 6.5 so I was ... the other lyme things. I noticed that when I take synthroid the dizziness is much more severe..almost unbearable ... . When I started cutting back on my synthroid I can at least function. Not taking any feels better ... know of any information about Lyme interferring with synthroid or thyroid hormones? Why would It make me feel so ... bad when docs say synthroid can't make you dizzy unless you take too much? Help...
... So your symptoms did not improve since taking the Synthroid ? The problem with many doctors regarding thyroid ... different meds to treat hypothyroidism. Meds such as Synthroid is a T4 only med. Meds such as Armour is a T3/T4 ... only, some do better on the T3/T4. I started with Synthroid but now take Amrour which works better for me.
...
... tsh. It's so weird. I used to feel find with 100mcg synthroid and a tsh of 2.0. Now I can't even tolerate more than...
- low thyroid levels 16th November 2007
... in retrospect, I wish I had tried Armour instead of Synthroid . I've thought about changing but it won't happen...
... 6 so it's not too bad. I only have to take 50 mcg synthroid . Actually all my free t's are good. I have tried armour ... Armour can make you really jittery. So I just stay with synthroid now....
- Losing Myself 20th September 2007
... ticker. I've had hypothyroidism since 03 and am taking synthroid and cytomel. The doctor I saw was Dr. Angelo Scotti...
- Hey Ticker 2nd September 2007
... was happened to me........
I used to be on .88 mg synthroid and .5mg cytomel. I told my doctor i was not feeling ... me on 90mg which i saw was equivilent to 150mg of synthroid on the armour thyroid site. So i took it and the first...
- Sleeperwoken 10th August 2007
... neurotransmitters which were also very low. I am on synthroid too.
I have been taking cortef since last October...
- People with Lyme Question 29th June 2007
... as i have had the free t4 t3 tested before. I take Synthroid .
Does anyone know of DR. Markowitz? He is in oakland...
- Thoughts on Cleveland Clinic 22nd June 2007
... treatment, refused to let me try Armour instead of synthroid , as "it's a last resort",
I saw some regular endo...
- Picc Line Question? 18th June 2007
... problems as well. I completely lost my appetite. I am on synthroid also. Lyme does a number on our bodies huh? I hope...
- Thyroid or lyme issue???? 23rd May 2007
... which the doctor says was caused by the lyme. I am on synthroid along with the abx. I was tested quite a bit before...
... doctors will prescribe a synthetic T4 only med such as Synthroid . Some people do fine with this, but some people do ... Some people, including myself, do better on this than Synthroid .
Learn as much as you can. The thyroid board at...
... Hypo very bad though my endo prescribed Armour, not synthroid , but I can't stand the smell of it, so I don't take...
- Need Help!!! I Cant Figure This Out 9th May 2007
... parasites. Thyroid is in normal range with me being on synthroid and cytomel. Done MRI's, Sleep studies, Ekg's you...
- My Lyme test results 18th April 2007
... until I found out it was my thyroid. I switched to synthroid but all that does is make me real anxious so I'm going...
... until I found out it was my thyroid. I switched to synthroid but all that does is make me real anxious so I'm going...
... until I found out it was my thyroid. I switched to synthroid but all that does is make me real anxious so I'm going ... if that's what's going on since I had switched to synthroid for that short while. It doesn;t have T3 or T4 in...
... and anxious. Or you may do better on a T4 med like Synthroid and adding a T3 med like Cytomel....
... gonna take this stinky stuff, LOL I have not tried the synthroid . Wow we really take alot of stuff don't we!! I took...
... does not bother me. For me it works much better than Synthroid because it is a T3/T4 med.
I have not heard of...
... and anxious. Or you may do better on a T4 med like Synthroid and adding a T3 med like Cytomel.
Hi Ticker,
... medication so I am on the lowest possible dose of synthroid and was also on the lowest dose of Armour too. I was ... on 50mcg of synthroid and 15mg of Armour. I don't know what is going on...
... gonna take this stinky stuff, LOL I have not tried the synthroid . Wow we really take alot of stuff don't we!! I took...
... does not bother me. For me it works much better than Synthroid because it is a T3/T4 med.
I have not heard of...
... ever smelled and said it smelled like pig ****! Does Synthroid smell? Thanks for all the advice, kep in touch, Sarah...
... Sarah
I take synthroid and it doesn't smell at all. It is just a little light ...
Chantal
I have had muscle cramping and I am on synthroid . I had it very bad in my calfs, feet and hand at one...
... [QUOTE=ktp812;2967447]Sarah
I take synthroid and it doesn't smell at all. It is just a little light ...
Chantal
I have had muscle cramping and I am on synthroid . I had it very bad in my calfs, feet and hand at one ... doing better. I will have to check with my doc about Synthroid , maybe it just wasn't right for my levels. Isn't it...
... ever smelled and said it smelled like pig ****! Does Synthroid smell? Thanks for all the advice, kep in touch, Sarah ... definitely call the doctor and talk to him though.
No, synthroid doesn't smell bad at all. In fact, I don't think it ... you on Armour because Armour has T3 and T4 in it and synthroid doesn't. He may have put you on it for a reason. ...
... [QUOTE=ktp812;2967447]Sarah
I take synthroid and it doesn't smell at all. It is just a little light ...
Chantal
I have had muscle cramping and I am on synthroid . I had it very bad in my calfs, feet and hand at one...
... definitely call the doctor and talk to him though.
No, synthroid doesn't smell bad at all. In fact, I don't think it ... you on Armour because Armour has T3 and T4 in it and synthroid doesn't. He may have put you on it for a reason. ...
- Weight Help, Please 1st April 2007
... The lowest I can get is .9. I am on .37 mcg of Synthroid . I tried Armour -just a 1/4 grain and had anxiety ... and nightmares, we went back to synthroid and added Iodoral which is supposed to help stimulate...
... Hi Symle. You are on a very lose dose of Synthroid . Does your doctor ever test the Free T3 and Free...
... agree with me, so I just keep playing around with the Synthroid dose and hopefully that will help...My LLMD also mentioned...
- Do I have Lyme? 4 years no docs can help 30th March 2007
... ypothyroidism and being treated and no relief from that. on synthroid t4 and cytomel t3
Going to see a GI doctor next...
- What are most successful ABX's? 27th March 2007
... hypothyroidism also. I forgot to mention that I am on synthroid . I had my adrenal levels tested in October and they...
... adrenals and the thyroid. Did your LLMD prescribe the Synthroid ? Is it gross? do you think it is helping? I know when...
... Sarah
My LLMD did give me the synthroid . Before I started it I was hungry all the time. Within...
- Thyroid & Lyme 22nd February 2007
... and then that caused the thyroid problem. So I am on synthroid once a day and hopefully as the bacteria die my adrenals...
- Babesiosis 23rd January 2007
... was up as well as my thyroid level. I take meds ( synthroid ) for hypothyroidism and they lowered my dosage. I...
- I don't know what else to have done 11th November 2006
... went away hugely when I was taking a higher dose of Synthroid , but since my dosage was lowered the symptoms returned...
- Change in my protocol - Dr. E update 1st November 2006
... Hi 6Blues. Synthroid is synthetic hormone and is a T4 only med. Armour...
- Hello lymies 12th September 2006
... sauna is helping. I also started progesterone and the synthroid seems to have helped too... Will let you all know...
- building up your body 15th August 2006
... may do better on a different med. Some meds like Synthroid are a T4 only med and other meds like Armour are a...
... I am actually on armour now. started with synthroid , my doc at the time was a jerk... treat you like a ... and he put me on armour as well.
When I was on synthroid , I was right in the middle, "where it should be". ... did take cytomel (t3, I think), when I was on the synthroid , but after reading about it, got concerned about it...
- update 25th July 2006
... 1/2 years ago. Since then, I've been on 100mg of Synthroid , and now my levels are good. Also, my blood work...
- What meds/supplements are you on? Also, what tests does your LLMD order? 13th July 2006
... I have been on for some time:
effexor
neurontin
synthroid
vivelle dot
plavix
I feel like I have had the...
- Update from Damz68/Bothrops/Derek 28th June 2006
... days anyway). Finished my master's, have been on synthroid for a year (which has helped a good deal), diagnosed...
- For ticker-Lyme and Thyroid disorders 25th May 2006
... Many doctors will prescribe a T4 only med such as Synthroid . Some people do well on this but some do not. There...
- Janet's update - Mitochondrial Function? 25th May 2006
... I am also on supplements for that. I have been on synthroid for 8 months but my levels have not gone up so he...
- raising the body temp--for astroh2o 11th November 2005
... jumping for joy.
I just want to comment on the synthroid ...I took thyroid meds and expected it to raise my...
- Romans... old ? on Nattokinase, Glutathione, Transfer Factor... 17th October 2005
... MCS and her temperature is always low. She takes Synthroid , but her temp still stays low. I've been looking...
- To BDFM Re Pale Spike and Silphitrin 31st July 2005
... thyroid disease, only nodules. I am on a low dose of synthroid to shrink nodules. This has not happened yet in the ... 10 months I have been on synthroid .
There are so many options and or opinions, it...
- Lyme and thyroid 21st July 2005
...
Chocolatesprinkle
PS, I forgot to add that Synthroid is one of the top 3 prescribed drugs in the US. For...
- Rapid heart beat, fast breathing and not sleeping? 4th July 2005
... many are, but that is not the case for all drugs. Synthroid , for one, has differences between generic and brand...
- Ticker And Ncgirl88... 16th May 2005
... doing and where do you stand in treatment? Are you on synthroid ? What dose?
Raleigh86...
- New here, have a few questions 15th May 2005
... have much of a thyroid left and I have been taking synthroid for about 14 years. I never realised the connection ... antihisitimes with eph. in it, I have to drop my dosage on synthroid or I will get way too jumpy and jittery and have heart...
- I read an article: 4th May 2005
... said it was within range. However, she increased synthroid , but I am still on low dose, .037, something like ... another TSH after I've been on the slightly increased synthroid for 2 months. That's all she is requesting. She...
- It's a bad time... 14th March 2005
... disease because of thyroid test results. I am on synthroid to shrink nodules. I had thyroid ultrasound last ... visit endo in the next 2 weeks. I am on low dose of synthroid , but will increase after my endo visit. I worry that...
- First appt. with LLMD 14th December 2004
... a endo and had biopsy,which was negative. I am on synthroid to shrink nodules, but the endo says I do not have...
- A Possible Answer... 9th October 2004
... adioactive iodine treatment to kill my thyroid and now take synthroid daily. My thyroid hormone levels are constantly checked...
- I would appreciate your imput... 6th October 2004
... and endo doctor, but have benign nodules and taking synthroid . When I found out that my symptoms should not be...
