- **Could** iron supps. cause/encourage weight loss OR at least make it hard to lose>>> 11th January 2008
... destined to be chunky!
I am currently taking .05 mg synthroid and 25 mcg cytomel, as well as Yaz bcp and Spironolactone...
- Any thoughts on these numbers, PLEASE! 17th December 2007
... because I've read that you are not to take them with Synthroid and I take that for Hashi's. Good luck to you. FLFLOWERGI...
- New Here....Going Crazy HELP! 4th December 2007
... she's been diagnosed as having low thryoid (using synthroid now).
PS I am on an antidepressant also (low dose...
- As far as you gals know, vitamins, herbs, and minerals don't have a negative effect>> 30th November 2007
... hours from thyroid meds. I take mine 2 hours after Synthroid and my body absorbs it just fine. I know that is...
- funny head 20th November 2007
... took me many months before they would start me on Synthroid for my Hashi's.
What type of iron made your skin...
- What Does Slightly Anemic Mean 12th November 2007
... inflammation of the gland. Then they started me on Synthroid .
At your age you should be tested for thyroid function...
- B12 and exercise 5th November 2007
... not being able to get my thyroid numbers right. My synthroid was changed again last week.
I am still trying...
- Post Colonoscopy-Weird Feeling 12th October 2007
... So the drugs are coming out slowly. I am also on synthroid because I am hypo with hashimoto's and I have heard ... synthroid stays in your body for 6 days-not sure if that is...
... For Fentanyl, the half life is about 7 hours.
For Synthroid , yep, the half life is roughly 7 days. Which is why...
- Thrilled! 4th October 2007
... to take it and I have to work everything around my Synthroid so it gets difficult.
I'm not hypothyroid but I...
... your hypothyroid. It is hard to juggle around the synthroid . Perhaps you already know, but if you dont--- iron ... is needed to assist in the conversion of the t4( synthroid ) that you take in to make the usable t3.So for those ... of us on synthroid meds it is so impt. to get the ferritin up there so ... the synthroid can do its work.
You have a good psych. to help ... push it to a really larger dose , it could throw your synthroid dose off- meaning you would have to increase it for...
- My mom needs some help 26th September 2007
... ferritin is a 4) she is also hypothyroid and is taking synthroid . Her B12 is 350. She is also on her menstrual cycle...
- Iron injections 20th September 2007
... Folate were so high when I was DX'ed.
Now, I take my synthroid , and have tea. Wait 1-2 hrs and then take iron on...
- Symptoms of Loww ferritin???? 14th September 2007
... t understand about it is, I am being treated with synthroid and my number is within range 3.? Before I was treated...
... t understand about it is, I am being treated with synthroid and my number is within range 3.? Before I was treated...
... likely undermedicated. The doc had just raised my synthroid to 0.075mg, 3 days a wk.when I became anemic and started...
... age related.
FLFLOWERS, you said that you take Synthroid but that your hair shedding is improving. I was just ... bit of research and read that some people who are on Synthroid end up with hair loss due to this medication as it ... T3 and T4, instead of just T4 which i think it said Synthroid was. It is odd that a certain drug is supposed to...
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FLFLOWERS, you said that you take Synthroid but that your hair shedding is improving. I was just ... bit of research and read that some people who are on Synthroid end up with hair loss due to this medication as it ... T3 and T4, instead of just T4 which i think it said Synthroid was. It is odd that a certain drug is supposed to ... anemia I got scared. I have read about the hair and synthroid too. I was already doing this before the meds. It...
... only makes sense. He did say there can be S/E to synthroid . Thanks again for all your help and suggestions....
- Partial Facial Swelling after Iron Loading 7th September 2007
... be allergic to synthetic thyroid hormone (T4; i.e., Synthroid ). If a person has an allergic reaction to the medication...
- Ferrous Fumarate or Gluconate 2nd September 2007
... seen your name at the thyroid board as well. I take synthroid and noticed when my iron was higher the labs looked ... have to do a big dose again, it really screwed up by synthroid dosing....
- anemia and low ferritin levels 17th August 2007
... began to see improvement since adding Cytomel to my Synthroid . I'm feeling better with everyday functioning, but...
- Newly Anemic 24th July 2007
... make sure that the iron is not interfering with my Synthroid .
Bottom line: Overall I think your doctor is spot...
- ~*~I have Anemia and.....~*~ 30th June 2007
... and I'm definitely hypothyroid. So I was prescribed synthroid for that. As for the rest of the results regarding...
... and I'm definitely hypothyroid. So I was prescribed synthroid for that. As for the rest of the results regarding...
- Ferritin/Serum iron/Transferrin - testing 14th June 2007
... about 3 weeks in march where I felt great after inc my synthroid , then I crashed. I thikn that something else if there...
- Help--Which Blood Tests? 3rd June 2007
... hyperthyroid. Took care of the thyroid and am now on Synthroid . (I joined this forum when I found out I was hyperthyroid...
- floradix question 27th May 2007
... experience.
I haven't tried the Slow-FE because I take Synthroid . As you probably know, when taking synthetic thyroid ... with it. Even if I separate the Slow-FE from the Synthroid , the iron is so slow dissolving that it will still ... be in my GI tract when I take the Synthroid . I cannot afford to have my TSH values all screwed...
... stomach quickly and should barely interfere with your Synthroid .
I have been taking Spatone for a long time and ... longer). There is bound to be some troubles with the Synthroid . This is why I have shied away from it. Now, how...
... dr. the slow release is more problematic with the synthroid ? You also stated there may be an absorption problem...
... dr. the slow release is more problematic with the synthroid ? You also stated there may be an absorption problem ...
I think taking the slow release 4 hours after Synthroid is fine. My issue with it is that I *believe* that ... tract the next morning when you take your next dose of Synthroid . That leftover stuff is what is blocking your Synthroid ... it's safe to say, I think, that when you take your Synthroid in the morning, you've still got iron somewhere in ... your GI system and that iron is blocking some of your Synthroid . A regular release tablet is going to be through...
- Has this been the root of Anxiety? 30th April 2007
... thyroid AT ALL, and I can only tolerate .137 mcg of Synthroid . You were WAY overtreated. Unbelieveable. I can...
- Does any suffer joint pain? 12th April 2007
... October I found out I have Hashimoto's, & was started on Synthroid , thought that would help, it has not, saw a rheumatologist...
- Thyroiditis... 6th April 2007
... have hypertension or angina. A synthetic t4 hormone ( Synthroid , Levoxyl, ect.) is always prescribed for hypothyroidism...
- Hypothyroid w/ low ferritin & B12 - need advice on optimal values 24th March 2007
... The ER doctor started me off with a prescription of Synthroid , .075 mgs. I hope to get the TSH down to 1, so I...
- Teen and Borderline Anemia 24th February 2007
... Taking pills is definitely a pain. I have to take a Synthroid every morning and it took me YEARS to get to a point...
- New here-Intro and Questions 9th January 2007
... I had my thyroid removed about 5 yrs ago and take synthroid (always take it separate from iron supp.)
Ok.....
... today it was 10.06 and that is w/ the same dosage of synthroid ! No wonder I feel like :) My B-12 was in the 400...
... I had my thyroid removed about 5 yrs ago and take synthroid (always take it separate from iron supp.)
Ok.....
- regarding low b12 and tolerating thyroid meds 2nd January 2007
... I get very short of breath when I get up to 50 of Synthroid , and then any small amount of Armour just makes me...
- Question about chronic mild anemia 8th November 2006
... November?
Also, since July I have started taking synthroid and my periods have become much lighter, so I don...
- Successful Treatments? 14th September 2006
... absorbing the iron. I also have low thyroid, so I take Synthroid for that. My doctor wasn't much help the last time...
- Successful Treatments? 14th September 2006
... absorbing the iron. I also have low thyroid, so I take Synthroid for that. My doctor wasn't much help the last time...
- How do I increase my iron without supplements? 13th September 2006
... good now. It was a little high for a while, but my Synthroid was decreased. I am also a Diabetic, but have been...
- Chronic Anemia? 16th May 2006
... extreme fatigue, feeling cold all the time (I do take Synthroid for a thyroid imbalance) severe bruising, and dizziness...
- iron supplements 1st November 2005
... meds, one cancels out the other. I usually take my synthroid in the morning and chromagen before I go to bed with...
- Iron vs. B12 anemia? 5th March 2004
... have a multinodular goiter/hypothyroidism and take Synthroid (have for 23 yrs). Other than that, I consider myself...
... have a multinodular goiter/hypothyroidism and take Synthroid (have for 23 yrs). Other than that, I consider myself...
- Anemia and Thyroid Cancer? 17th October 2003
... papillary carcinoma 7-28-03. Have since started on synthroid . My thyroid lab values are showing that the synthroid...
- Anemia + Hypothyroidism 10th September 2003
... worse being fatigue and lightheadedness. I’m taking Synthroid for the hypoT and an iron supplement for the anemia...
- shortness of breath lying down 22nd July 2003
... this? Could it be something else? I am also taking Synthroid for hypothyriodism, and am having a hard time keeping...
- anemia questions 27th June 2003
... answer on the meds. I was put on the lowest dosage of synthroid . In a few days I felt a difference. But now I do...
- xanax,lexapro & memory problems 9th July 2008
... yeah unfortunately i also have to take crestor & synthroid . i don't know if maybe the crestor is the problem ... but i've been taking synthroid for years & haven't had a problem with it. i take...
- Help! I'm going out of my mind! 23rd June 2008
... what thats about...
anyway...i have been on the synthroid for 7 days and i do think i see some improvement....
- New here but not new to anxiety 30th May 2008
... check my thyroid which I do have problems with my synthroid dosage.
I had oral surgery 4 month ago and feel all...
- Effects of meds after stopping??? 19th February 2007
... s once we upped my thyroid med.......I was put on synthroid and started panic about the same time ......13 YEARS...
- Thyroid Cancer 20th January 2007
... your thyroid glands removed and taking the dosage of synthroid . I had Cancer at 19 and am starting to get panic attacks ... im doing the right thing. My Thyroid doc lowered my synthroid dose a month ago and its still not helping. Thanks...
- Started Therapy 5th January 2007
... taking ANY medication, it's hard enough for me to take synthroid every morning! Anyway... Is it possible to get through...
... taking ANY medication, it's hard enough for me to take synthroid every morning! Anyway... Is it possible to get through...
- anxiety after alcohol... any help pls? 1st January 2007
... fast forward to a few months later, and I was on Synthroid (for underactive thyroid).
I had a few drinks...
- Anxiety disorder--now what??? 28th December 2006
... feel better, you may need to take medicine. I take Synthroid daily to keep my thyroid working - it's the same thing ... with anxiety. If I don't take the Synthroid , I get ill and could die. Sometimes, it's the same...
- Any suggestions?? 9th October 2006
... connection to low thyroid........I have that and been on synthroid for 11 years and have always taken sudafed.....usually...
- I am freaking out!!! 11th August 2006
... have never been able to take it off. Plus, I take Synthroid for a slow thyroid!
Is Lexapro really "the least...
- finally i think im on the right path! 25th July 2006
... story short, had my left thyroid removed. I know take synthroid , and I still have anxiety issues. It may not be the...
- still no answer! funfilled day at the clinic! 21st July 2006
... left thyroid gland, got that removed and have been on Synthroid , but after that then is when my life went to..well...
- Unsupportive wife - please help! 8th April 2006
... don't look at it any different than my body needs synthroid has my thyroid needs help. Our bodies are very complex...
- Effexor-XR and high blood pressure 15th February 2006
... thyroid problems. I happen to take Diovan for my BP and Synthroid for hypothyroidism. I take 1mg of ativan daily to ... My doctor knows I have BP spikes and that I take Synthroid ~WHY would he give me this med that could add to my...
... thyroid problems. I happen to take Diovan for my BP and Synthroid for hypothyroidism. I take 1mg of ativan daily to ... My doctor knows I have BP spikes and that I take Synthroid ~WHY would he give me this med that could add to my...
- XANAX and Worst anxiety hours after taking it 26th January 2006
... once off the clobazam, I no longer needed the any synthroid ) ... anyhoo, heart pounding, hot flashes, extreme ... anxiety -- several times a night. I cut down on my synthroid until I was taking nothing. Really helped, but not...
... stop them for good, wish me luck
By the way teh synthroid makes my acid reflux worst, seems like after i started...
- Dizzy and test results today... 27th July 2005
... My TSH was "normal" at 4.565. After a month on 75mg Synthroid (T4), my anxiety has gone down 35%. May not seem like...
... anxiety hormone. You might could use some of that! ( synthroid , Levoxyl, ect)...
- Anxiety? 20th July 2005
... throat. Are of these symptoms anxiety?
I also take Synthroid and know palpitations and this beating heart symtom...
- Do you ever feel like you're going crazy? 24th June 2005
... tested? I am a bit hypo (4.565 TSH) and have been on Synthroid for 10 days and have felt about 10% relief. Not much...
- lexapro and hair loss 29th April 2005
... acted totally stumped. I take Diovan for my BP and synthroid and HRT. She adusted all of those meds and my hair...
- anyone tried valium? 29th April 2005
... thank him for helping me to have a better life. The synthroid for my thyroid condition has helped too; I couldn...
- med question 5th March 2005
... isn't to bad but still, not normal. Are you taking Synthroid ? I took PTU when mine was out of wack. Boy it brought...
- Telling the difference between anxiety and heart 1st March 2005
... history of thyroid cancer, I am a smoker and am on synthroid and dad has heart disease, I am 47 and female....
- Anxiety causing physical pain? 25th February 2005
... thyroid cancer and since I've had my TT and been on synthroid ...I've noticed my anxiety has gotten a lot worse....
- inner vibrations 7th February 2005
... it in my head and ears.
I am hypothroid and take Synthroid for it but my tests are within normal so Dr. doesn...
- Derealization 22nd January 2005
... a thyroid disorder and i was put on unithroid and synthroid for it...
- Questions about Lexapro 2nd January 2005
... When it came back that I was hypothyroid he added synthroid . I am now trying to wean off an antidepressant called ... T3 (helps with depression and mood problems) to my synthroid .
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- Checking for thyroid disease 8th June 2004
... the high end of normal and with the right dose of Synthroid , I got the numbers in the 'normal' range that was...
... the high end of normal and with the right dose of Synthroid , I got the numbers in the 'normal' range that was...
- Breathlessness 25th May 2004
... actually been feeling more short of breath since my synthroid dose was lowered 2 months ago....
- I feel as if death is knocking on my door not anxiety 7th April 2004
... t think I have stress or anxiety!
Are you on Synthroid for your thyroid? I am since I was diagnosed with...
- Lump in throat feeling 24th September 2003
... started treatment for hypothyroidism and am taking Synthroid once a day. Dr says the lump feeling is not related...
- Tightness in throat and Trouble Swallowing? 21st September 2003
... diagnosed with hypothyroidism and for about amonth been on Synthroid . I have better days with this lump feeling and worse...
- Quick ? on anxiety attacks 18th August 2003
... me to hold it in either. I have started a new med ( Synthroid ) plus started taking all kinds of vitamins. I have...
- SSRI's and brain damage?? 4th March 2003
... brand names such as Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Levothroid and Synthroid .) During the other five-week period, the patient received...
- Who beat Anxiety and Depression? 16th January 2003
... more effective and safer than synthetic hormones ( Synthroid )
As for getting over the fear, I really felt like...
