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Addison's Disease board
  1. Chris, help with lab results 5th October 2004
    ... far as what hormones I'm taking, I am only taking Synthroid 200 mcg. I've never been on any cortef or prednisone...

  2. Adrenal Problems? 11th September 2004
    ... Approximately 4 weeks ago I was started on 25 mcg of Synthroid for very mild hypothyroidism. My test results at...

  3. How do you know if you have an adrenal problem 26th August 2004
    ... results said I was hyper instead of hypo because of the synthroid I had been taking from another doctor. when I started...

  4. What is wrong with me? 14th July 2004
    ... saved her life! She took medications ... cortef, synthroid , and florinef... she saw him on a regular basis and...

  5. Question - Emergency - Psychological Problems and Addisons 26th June 2004
    ... Predisone (5mg) Dexamethasone (0.25mg) Florinef (0.1mg) Synthroid (0.01 micrograms) But he was taking his medicine...
    ... the dex to compensate. You are correct about the synthroid , I mad an error he is taking 0.05mg (or 50 micrograms...
    ... Predisone (5mg) Dexamethasone (0.25mg) Florinef (0.1mg) Synthroid (0.05mg) But from January 2004 to May 2004 was...

  6. Need some help with adrenal issues 19th February 2004
    ... s diag in 88. Kead a happy life being treated with Synthroid up until Oct of 2002. Had terrible anxiety attacks...

  7. How many of you have autoimmune addisons disease? 17th February 2004
    ... the AM and 5 mg corteff in the PM. I take 225 mcg synthroid AND 50 mcg Cytomel for thyroid. Cytomel made a huge...

  8. weight gain with test results pointing to addisons 24th January 2004
    ... dermititis, poly cystic ovarian, and have been taking synthroid for hypothryoid symptoms since oct. 03. before that...
    ... dermititis, poly cystic ovarian, and have been taking synthroid for hypothryoid symptoms since oct. 03. before that...

  9. new, please help 19th November 2003
    ... allergies, sometimes nausea. I am also hypothyroid taking synthroid (138mcg). Does it sound like Addison for you, or...

  10. how can I tell if I am getting too much, or not enough, hydrocortisone? 4th August 2003
    ... now take 25mg/day of hydrocortisone and 0.175mg of synthroid . My original starting dose was 15mg/day and 0.1mg...

  11. Anxiety, anyone? 31st July 2003
    ... anxiety because the symptoms cleared up after I started synthroid and before I was given hydrocortisone. What is the...

  12. Anyone get the spaciness and brain fog?? 9th June 2003
    ... wonderful, crystal clear & living large. Then I took a synthroid and the side effects hit me hard. Wild mood swings...

  13. Pregnancy with Addison's yes, or no? 28th March 2003
    ... say that majority of cases have to increase their synthroid during pregnancy so I am going in for my third order...
    ... hypothyroidism. Yes you may have to increase your synthroid , but that will just help you feel better. Just keep...
    ... boost my energy. I take 10mg of prednisone, 100mcg of synthroid , .2mg of fludrocortisone, and 50mg of paxil for my...

  14. Do adrenal granulars work? 3rd February 2003
    ... gets tougher & tougher. In my case a combination of synthroid & prednisone put me into a "storm" where at first...

  15. Addisons/Thyroid 28th January 2003
    ... I have recently started on synthroid for growths on my thyroid; however I was wondering...
    ... months pregnant all the time ,my doctor also has me on synthroid and i dont realy ever feel like (MYSELF)since I have...

  16. addisons vs adrenal dysfunction 10th December 2002
    ... problems. I had an 18mo. old at the time. I am now on synthroid , cortisone, and zoloft. All because of a pituitary...

Aging Issues board
  1. low blood pressure, loss of balance, weakness 22nd October 2007
    ... pacerone once every other day, lipitor daily, and synthroid daily. My question is why can't he at least maintain...

  2. 43 and feel like hell! 1st May 2007
    ... Poor treatment for my hypothyroidism, I switched from Synthroid to Armour Thyroid, what an imporvment. TSH should...

  3. Has Anyone Tried HGH Injections? 21st January 2007
    ... I am 55 and have lost most of my energy. I am on Synthroid . I've been to doctor after doctor and my blood tests...

  4. jawline sagginess 4th May 2004
    ... thryroid went on vacation (my Dr's words) So now I'm on Synthroid , and haven't the energy to really do the exercise...

Allergies board
  1. Activia Yogurt 12th August 2008
    ... but some spread like a spider bite. I am also on synthroid which I initiatially thought might be the cause, but...

  2. Help...cold urticaria 11th March 2008
    ... had health problems before nor taken any meds except synthroid . I did ask the doctor for anti anxiety meds so that...

  3. I must be in the right place! 25th December 2007
    ... Armour Thyroid, but my doctors wanted me to switch to Synthroid with Cytomel because of the chance of reacting to...

  4. dermatographism, urticaria, and itching 23rd August 2007
    ... still not COMPLETELY better. I then realized that the Synthroid pill I took everyday had povidone in it so I had to...

  5. Hives Making me Crazy 27th March 2007
    ... unrelenting hives 2 1/2 years ago. I was put on 25mcg of synthroid (my tsh levels were within the normal range) and was ... normal" and my doctor was against increasing my dose of synthroid , but I did it on my own. Increased it by 50%. Within...
    ... Hello Fellow Hive Sufferers... I have been on synthroid dosage 125 for two years and two months ago started...

  6. hives 14th December 2005
    ... disease like hives is. I was put on the lowest dose of synthroid and not only do I have more energy now, 6 weeks later...

  7. Reactions to Allegra, Zyrtec, etc. 9th May 2005
    ... but they finally showed up. It took 3 weeks for Synthroid to produce palpitations and (bonus) dizzy spells....

  8. Edema (swelling)- can allergies cause this? 16th October 2004
    ... thyroidectomy for cancer and I'm taking a huge dose of synthroid every day. Could my symptoms be caused by allergies...

  9. allergies and vertigo-new member here 21st July 2004
    ... only slight sinus congestion. Dr. also thinks my Synthroid for Hypothyroism might be too high. Being Hyperthyroid...

  10. Non-Allergic Rhinitis 12th March 2004
    ... Polyps (Rhinocort Aqua for this), Hypothyroidism ( Synthroid for this), and Non-Allergic Rhinitis (Zyrtec for this...
    ... i have a similar story!!.... im hypothyroid im on synthroid ....and recently (2 months ago) i have been sneezing...

  11. Synthroid/Allergy Question 21st October 2003
    ... hypo symptoms and also the reaction I'm having taking Synthroid (3 weeks now). Someone responded and made the suggestion ... that I might have an allergy to something in the Synthroid . I wanted to say thank you, because that is exactly ... s office over the phone told me to stop taking the Synthroid . They're saying it might be an allergic reaction to ... know has anyone else has had an allergic reaction to Synthroid before with symptoms including a numb and tingling...

  12. Newbie....Fatigue 19th September 2003
    ... sense that if you are having problems on one dose of Synthroid and they raise it. Then decide it is too much, so...

  13. To drs*************************************** 30th June 2002
    ... with my skin. I have to take an extra high dose of synthroid and it makes my skin extremly dry and I used to even...

  14. depressed 9th February 2001
    ... and diagnosed me hypothyroidism (mild) and put me on synthroid medication , i beleive my dose has to be increased...

  15. Son's chronic hives 31st January 2001
    ... HYPOTHYROID I AM BEING TREATED NOW WITH THYROXINE ( SYNTHROID ) MY HIVES ARE STILL BAD BUT THEY SAY IT TAKES AWHILE...

ALS - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis board
  1. When Does Fascicullation Start 23rd August 2004
    ... of a thyroid condition. i was treated with low dose synthroid and the fasics continued and seemed to be worsening...

  2. Could This Be ALS? 5th June 2003
    ... overactive nervous system) I'm hyperthyroid too. I take synthroid and xanax. I think the main symptom of ALS is weakness...

Alternative Medicine board
  1. Does Anyone Know.... 12th September 2006
    ... started armour a week ago. I had alot of trouble with synthroid . How long did you take it before you started to feel...

  2. Am I taking too many vitamins and herbs?? 20th February 2006
    ... diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, but, chose not to take Synthroid or drugs for it. I am not fond of taking drugs if...

  3. anything for tachycardia-fast heartbeats?? 6th January 2006
    ... put you on Thyroid replacement medication such as Synthroid . It is possible that your level of Thyroid replacement...

  4. Weird symptoms for about two years. 16th September 2004
    ... little bit better since I started on 75 mcg dosage of synthroid , 100 mg of b6, and 50 mg of zinc. So maybe visiting...
    ... little bit better since I started on 75 mcg dosage of synthroid , 100 mg of b6, and 50 mg of zinc. So maybe visiting...

  5. Natural ways to deal with/correct a hyper thyroid (^t3, t4) 16th January 2004
    ... reply. Just a FYI, in the PDR the manufacturers of Synthroid suggest that when babies are given synthroid that ... done with soy baby formula. That clearly shows that Synthroid knows something about the connection. Have you...
    ... Just a FYI, in the PDR the manufacturers of Synthroid suggest that when babies are given synthroid that ... done with soy baby formula. That clearly shows that Synthroid knows something about the connection. Have you...

  6. Suggestions to help an ailing thyroid gland 6th August 2002
    ... since mine. Right from the start they put me on enough synthroid to shut mine off completely. Which means I'm a little...

Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia board
  1. new here, hope everyones experiences can answer my concern 4th December 2007
    ... hypothyroidism... especially hypothroidism. Dad is on Synthroid for his hypothyroidism and it is the cheapest medication...
    ... using that line as an excuse. My moth has been on synthroid for years. If it costs more than $10 a month I would...

  2. Aricept experience 27th October 2007
    ... taking so many medicines now (midodrine, amiadarone, synthroid , florinef). He has been having a lot of trouble keeping...

  3. teen and think I've got Dementia 13th October 2007
    ... go in for another TSH test. The last time I was on synthroid that high, it sent me hyper and almost wound up in ... Because of that episode, I changed to a generic form of synthroid and haven't been getting the palps like I used to...

  4. Update on Mom 28th September 2006
    ... They'll probably start her on a very low dose of Synthroid (a synthetic t4 hormone). If she is hypothyroid, don...

  5. Having problems lately 17th July 2006
    ... first we were told it was her thyroid, then when the synthroid didnt work the Doctor said she was depressed (well...

  6. Anyone taking Wellbutrin? 25th March 2006
    ... the pharmacist about crushing pills. It's ok with Synthroid but I don't know about Welbutrin. Good Luck! It...

  7. Vitamin B12 deficiency 28th January 2006
    ... and then one right at bedtime so her tummy is empty ( synthroid ). If it weren't for it being another thing for her...

  8. Need answers to a few questions 31st October 2005
    ... doesnt like taking any other pills, but knows that her synthroid must be taken. I would definately ask the pharmacist...
    ... on? From personal experience, I can tell you this. Synthroid is a bit gritty and not bad tasting but not great ... tasting either. Generic Synthroid (levothyroxine) manufactured by Sandoz is a little ... tasting and doesn't absorb into the system as well as Synthroid due to the fillers and binders. Generally, these are ... not good tasting sublingually. Generic Synthroid (levothyroxine) manufactured by Mylan is actually...

  9. Just had a good cry and more tears to come 24th October 2005
    ... coaster ride no one wants to be on. Do you take Synthroid ? Love, Barb...

  10. I am a chicken 30th March 2005
    ... what med you're taking for thyroid. Are you taking Synthroid ? You may already know this but I'll say it just in...

Anemia board
  1. New Ferritin Levels 25th July 2008
    ... day and have been doing so since 6/4/08. Also put on Synthroid on 6/4/08 due to a TSH of 5.4. Before that I was taking...

  2. Low Ferritin and Hashimotos 23rd July 2008
    ... hyper to hypo and need dose adjustments of levoxyl or synthroid about every 6 months, followed by an increase hair...
    ... kind of afraid to change to T-3 drugs or add to the Synthroid . I have been really ill from my anemia, it caused...
    ... produce T4, T3, T2, T1 and calcitonin. If you take synthroid it is a storage hormone. If you can't convert to T3 ... stuff is being said about it by pharmaceutical reps. Synthroid is who sponsors many of the the endocrinology conferences...

  3. I Need Help for My Extreme Anemia! 5th July 2008
    ... I also have an underactive thyroid, which I take Synthroid for. I also have a bad acid reflux. I have been...
    ... reply. Yes, I do have an underactive thyroid. I take Synthroid for this. Every four months, I get blood work done...

  4. Increased saturation, but lower ferritin 26th June 2008
    ... Hgb was only at 13 it was Hashi's. After beginning synthroid my numbers went down 33 points. We will have to continue...

  5. Another Ferritin Update 13th June 2008
    ... an Endo to work with her on perhaps a trial dose of Synthroid , fat chance but worth a try. She went to this new...

  6. Back from anemia "hiatus" and with new lab values 11th June 2008
    ... did find that my TSH levels were a tad low (too much Synthroid ) so I lowered my dose and that has helped just a TAD...

  7. Anemia and hair loss 27th May 2008
    ... underactive thyroid. It took probably a month on the Synthroid for it to stop. Then it grew back in realy nice and...

  8. b12? 22nd May 2008
    ... as I know I just am hypothyroid....i'm on 88mg of synthroid ....

  9. Bummed Over New Labs 13th May 2008
    ... started supplementing with iron, my tsh went up and my synthroid was increased from 75 to 100. My previous endo should ... wondering about your going hyper whether you had your synthroid dose calibrated to higher iron intake and you lowered...

  10. Update and FINALLY some answers 14th April 2008
    ... this is why my hair is falling out. I asked about Synthroid causing hair loss and he said, only in high doses...
    ... I am somewhat suppressed with Synthroid and, no, hair falling out has not been a problem. ... time I ever lost hair was when I was taken off my Synthroid for 6 weeks. I got very, very hypo (TSH at around ... I "talk" to many thyroid cancer survivors--all on Synthroid --and hair loss has not been a major issue with any...

  11. What's optimal for Ferritin? 10th April 2008
    ... with my thyroid level which has been unstable and the synthroid dose was just raised. I would leave off with the iron...

  12. iron? thyroid? 4th April 2008
    ... happymedium--When taking iron supplements and Synthroid the iron can interfere with the absorption of the ... Synthroid . These have to be taken apart. I was told on...

  13. Good/Strange News 26th March 2008
    ... hashimoto's reactive lymph node. She is increasing my synthroid from 75 to 88mcg. AND she wants me to take the xanax...
    ... Let us know how you get along with your new dose of Synthroid too. As far as a dose of Xanax goes. Your right...
    ... iron supplements even when taken 12 hrs. away from synthroid screwed up my tsh and then a synthroid increase and...
    ... down ! My endo did not even want my 75 mcg dose of synthroid to go up by taking one extra 75 a week like alot of ... awhile no matter how far I took it away from the synthroid . Sometimes it makes me wonder if the pharmacy is giving ... me old synthroid that has lost its potency. Probably that is unlikely...

  14. Any comments would be appreciated 24th March 2008
    ... the point. Hemo says my TSH is 0 so she reduced my synthroid my 25 MCG and wants me back in six weeks. If nothing...

  15. Very confused and frustrated with low ferritin 19th March 2008
    ... ed with Hashi's my Total Cholesterol was 241 after Synthroid it is now 188 with the high range 199, so I am within...

  16. Follow Up Report 18th March 2008
    ... borderline, he said that it is good and responding to my synthroid therapy. But he thinks that I may have a fatty liver...
    ... my next test about 6 wks. later,after lowering my synthroid , I was back to normal both tsh and liver enzymes....

  17. Difficult news... 16th March 2008
    ... cbc seemed to look so much better before I started synthroid even though my tsh was out of range .Thanks again...

  18. New Lab Resutls and Questions??? 8th March 2008
    ... you on the higher dose? When I was first put on Synthroid I had a great experience. I don't know exactly how ... really groggy and feel like I can't function until the Synthroid hits my system. Then It's like having caffeine or...
    ... took the high dose ferrous sulfate-I had to increase synthroid , the doc went too high and I went hyper. Since then...

  19. Iron and Thryoid TSH level 27th February 2008
    ... wondering is whether a person who is not on thyroid meds( synthroid , for example) would see a change in their tsh when ... supplemental iron. In my case, I have hashi's and I am on synthroid . When taking slow fe- a large dose of iron, my tsh ... while on synthroid went from 1.5 to 4.0. The doctor then raised my synthroid ... iron. When I stopped the larger dose of iron , my synthroid had to be lowered to the level I was previously taking ... So, it is not that you can't take the iron when on synthroid or other thyroid med- but that the med must be adjusted ... Thyroid for Dummies talks about having to adjust the synthroid when taking iron. Also there are other meds that might...
    ... Osteo--I remember that you had to increase the Synthroid when you were on high dose iron. My TSH numbers stayed ... handle for me. Didn't you say that the higher dose of Synthroid made you go hyper? I have never had that happen yet ... get heart palps and thought it was the higher dose Synthroid (NOT) that I was on so I had them lower it. Now they...

  20. Received my new results & unexpected news 25th February 2008
    ... very well explain your hair issues. Perhaps with Synthroid or whatever it may help this even more, I hope so ... took iron as you know all year about 3 hours after Synthroid and had blood tests every month and never had a problem...
    ... hair due to only being on a T4 type drug like the synthroid and they stop losing their hair when they take a drug...
    ... hair due to only being on a T4 type drug like the synthroid and they stop losing their hair when they take a drug ... They think that the doctors are all in the pocket of Synthroid . I just don't believe that is true. There are two...
    ... to be clear, T4 is the hormone your body gets from Synthroid (or makes on it's own). There are two different...
    ... have been treated for about a year and a half. I take synthroid . I have also had low ferritin and used supplemental ... increase my ferritin level. While taking iron, my dose of synthroid had to be increased because the iron affects thyroid ... dose of iron). When I stopped taking the big dose, my synthroid had to be decreased. I just wanted to let you know...
    ... 20some% who find that they no longer need to take synthroid after a period. You might want to look at the selenium...

  21. thyroid and anemia 22nd February 2008
    ... hypothyroidism, despite getting treatment for it with Synthroid or the other brands, that they still are going to...

  22. Has Anyone Experienced Break Outs With B12 Or Iron Pills? 16th February 2008
    ... with me, it's a long story. I have been taking Synthroid for about 13 years and I've always been fine. About ... But I was very confused because, lo and behold, my Synthroid contained Povidone and it wasn't giving me hives? ... have Povidone in it. Well, when I got rid of my Synthroid , I got rid of that awful chronic "rash" and breakout...

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