- removal of thyroid 10th September 2004
... RAI 3 years ago this month. I still don't think my Synthroid is the right level, but that's mainly because of my...
... like crap...other days I do ok...I take 150mcg of synthroid and am going to have it uped again to 250mcg...I do...
... impossible. And I keep hearing conflicting stories about Synthroid medication. I hear that "it's possible" to lose weight...
... impossible. And I keep hearing conflicting stories about Synthroid medication. I hear that "it's possible" to lose weight...
- Switching brands 10th September 2004
... I was on 88 mcg of Synthroid last year when I switched doctors. We both agreed...
- Update on Bonbe 9th September 2004
...
Gee that reminds me I forgot to take the stupid Synthroid today, so best hop back up to bed and do so.
I...
- Might be getting closer to getting t4!! 9th September 2004
... FT4. Nurse called me to ask if I am taking PTU or Synthroid . I said I am not taking anything right now. Went off...
... Yahoo to what you said. I did not say I wanted Synthroid this time. Because the last time I did that nothing...
- Diet pills and hypo 9th September 2004
... I take Synthroid and when I picked up my last refill from drugstore...
- T3/T4 protocol, any experiances? 8th September 2004
... hypothyroidism. I started in April with low doses of Synthroid , I am now on 100mcg of Synthroid and 5 mcg of cytomel...
- Sinus Infections - Hashi Hypo 8th September 2004
... and I have taken Sinus Medication before while on Synthroid . I didn't take the two together at the same time...
- hair stopped falling out, will it grow back? 8th September 2004
... alot about 1.5 yrs ago while i was on a high dose of synthroid and i was also breastfeeding. i had palpitations too...
- thyroid pain 7 mos after partial ********ctomy 8th September 2004
... felt "tight". at first the doc gave me high doses of synthroid hoping the cysts would shrink. all that happened was...
- So has treatment worked? 7th September 2004
... I found a terrific DO GP last year who took me off Synthroid and put me on Armour. Through trial and error, I’m ... now on 1.5 grains of Armour and 50 mcg of Synthroid a day, and it seems to be working, at least for now...
- anyone taking pregnenolone? 7th September 2004
... since I also had the same nausea/headache reaction to Synthroid , Armour and natural progesterone cream.
I have...
- Has anyone had thyroid removed? 6th September 2004
... low enough. Soon as the RAI was done I was put on Synthroid . Unfortunately I did have an allergic reaction to ... and Lasix(to get rid of the water weight from the Synthroid ) and now I am finally feeling well, actually extrememly...
- New to Thyroid research and have questions! 6th September 2004
... my thyroid removed 5 years ago and I have been on Synthroid ever since. I get blood tests every two months now...
... my thyroid removed 5 years ago and I have been on Synthroid ever since. I get blood tests every two months now...
- Question for midwest1,dea, k9mom or any one else, 4th September 2004
... taken a combination of 1.5 grains Armour and 50 mcg Synthroid to get my temp back to 98. I still crash in the afternoon...
... taken a combination of 1.5 grains Armour and 50 mcg Synthroid to get my temp back to 98. I still crash in the afternoon...
- Appropriate Dosage? 4th September 2004
... I started on synthroid late last evening after endocrinologist urgently called ... in synthroid after my TSH went from .01 to 39 in one month. My ... (I had RAI 131 3 months ago!) He started me on synthroid 50 once a day and will give increase the dosage soon ... like an appropriate dosage or will I need a lot more synthroid to feel better? I am also confused about t4 and t3 ... and if I will need anything other than synthroid ....
... I started on synthroid late last evening after endocrinologist urgently called ... in synthroid after my TSH went from .01 to 39 in one month. My ... (I had RAI 131 3 months ago!) He started me on synthroid 50 once a day and will give increase the dosage soon ... like an appropriate dosage or will I need a lot more synthroid to feel better? I am also confused about t4 and t3 ... and if I will need anything other than synthroid .
[FONT=Comic Sans MS]Try and get him to order a Free ... osteopathic and naturalist) will not order it. The Synthroid company has them thinking that only T4 is needed and ... that is on 550 mcg (no mistake in writing this) of Synthroid and continues to have symptoms. Well...duh! Don't...
- Levoxyl feelings 3rd September 2004
... ctomy 12 years ago. I have a endo and GP.
I tried Synthroid and had a really big red rash on my neck. I am now...
- Panic Attacks 3rd September 2004
... and still does have panic "symptoms" when her meds ( Synthroid ) need adjustment.
I know she used to take valium...
... but that's not for this post ;) ) ...
are you on synthroid , if so what dose? what were your last labs?
jb...
... but that's not for this post ;) ) ...
are you on synthroid , if so what dose? what were your last labs?
jb...
... of that symptom but wrongo... Since I started on Synthroid my attacks have pretty much vanished. Part of it...
- Advice re: switching drugs (and self-dosing) 3rd September 2004
... ask for your advice first -- before switching from Synthroid to Armour, and figuring out an appropriate dose.
... already!) More importantly, I was put on 88 mcg of Synthroid and whether it was the synthroid or not, I started ... who cares?) that he said I should stop taking the synthroid because the numbers were normal. I asked if he was...
... you have to ask how much Armour to take in place of Synthroid tells me you don't have nearly enough information...
... Armour. Most have been educated in the school of Synthroid and won't even consider Armour. An osteopathic doctor...
- Fine Needle Aspiration - Has anyone had this done? 2nd September 2004
... board. I'm 38 and have hypothyroidism. I've been on Synthroid for about 15 years.
I received a phone call from...
... some severe Hypo symptoms,(which if you have been on Synthroid , you probably know all about) and fighting with the...
... absence from work? Did you need a big increase in your Synthroid after surgery, and is this the only medication you...
... wonder. The only medicine i have had to take is the Synthroid (which right now, doesn't seem to be doing me much...
... was not on any medication before the op but am on Synthroid now and I have some good times and some really bad...
... for the RAI. After the treatment,they'll put me on Synthroid . I also had to take large doses of Oscal to make...
- Test Results..... 2nd September 2004
... family on my mom's side, in fact, my mom has taken Synthroid (or some form of it) for basically 40 years now! ...
- Seeking help... 2nd September 2004
... prescribe natural thyroid (Armour) or if all they use is synthroid ; many hypos better on the natural replacement, but...
- Thyroid Problem 2nd September 2004
... over a year and still out of control I've been on Synthroid started @ 50mcg now @ 137mcg see no improvement. I...
- Riddle re: meds/labs 2nd September 2004
... addressed first. Here's a quote from the insert for Synthroid :
Levothyroxine sodium is...contraindicated in...
... be a factor in your HR problem. Soooo... try the Synthroid or another T4 again. Did you start on 100 mcgs Synthroid...
... get out of bed in the morning like that? I took 1 synthroid and 1/4 grain of armour yesterday. Why does it drop...
... adrenals tested
#2 start on low dose of Thyroid med....( synthroid at 50 mcg or 1/4 grain Armour)
#3 Get prescription...
... that I was Armour). My first doctor put me on the synthroid and I couldn't beleive how bad I felt and couldn't...
... Update:
I have now taken the Synthroid for three days. I took 50mcg. The muscle-spasm- ladden...
... Update:
Fourth day of Synthroid 50mcg.
As predicted, the renewed fatigue from taking...
- Is anybody else experincing this with hypo? 2nd September 2004
... therefore create symptoms in any of them as well.
Synthroid causes headaches in a fair number of users, especially ... If you think your headaches are connected to the Synthroid , you should ask to try another brand of T4.
The...
- My Son's new Dr. appt 2nd September 2004
... doctor would test) was 3.68. He is on .50 generic synthroid .
I am going in with some printouts of new TSH ranges...
... mind also that he is now taking the generic form of synthroid . Wonder if that has anything to do with it. He has...
- ok this time its not about me..lol my grandma 2nd September 2004
... c she has harden of the arteries of the brain and synthroid makes her sick as well. Is there anything I can do...
... average is about 120.
There are other brands besides Synthroid and Levoxyl. Maybe one of those would be better,...
... average is about 120.
There are other brands besides Synthroid and Levoxyl. Maybe one of those would be better,...
- what if it never gets better? 1st September 2004
... doesn't believe in other tests) and i am on 200mcg of Synthroid . But the Hypo symptoms are still just as present...
... that one to post... it was .17. And i am on 200mcg of Synthroid . I am going to have to be more forceful and insist...
... haphazardly!!! Since my doctor urgently calling in synthroid last night, I wonder if I truly needed the antideppressants...
- Constantly short of breath...thyroid related? 30th August 2004
... anxiety and my thyroid. I've been on every dose of synthroid between 100mcg and 150mcg....and all of my symptoms...
- I'm new to this thyroid stuff 30th August 2004
... your doctor will probably start you out on either Synthroid or Levoxyl and the usual starting dose is 50mcgs ...
... and treated my body not just the lab numbers. I take Synthroid and it costs around $10 a month. I have a so-so prescriptio...
- Eye disease after RAI with Graves Disease! 30th August 2004
... experiencing severe problems with my eyes. He called in Synthroid and says he will adjust my synthroid levels upward...
- Do I have thyroid problem??? 30th August 2004
... bald. I didn't feel well until I was up to 150 mcg Synthroid . At 50 mcg I was still crying at anything, and when...
- Can someone please tell me 30th August 2004
... Unfortunately, I'm allergic to thyroid hormone (both Synthroid and Armour) as well as the pregnenolone the doctor...
... that....In August she decided to start me on 25mcg of Synthroid , yippee, been about 3 weeks, don't feel any different ... have a problem such as that with a meesly 25mcg of synthroid ?
Thanks!
Gillcrow...
- Does anyone know 29th August 2004
... with the thyroid? I am hypo/Hashi and am on 100mcg Synthroid . I am soo desperate to lose weight, this is soo depressing ... med or taking a med called Cytomel along with the Synthroid . WEll, my doctor always just runs the T4 test and ... overweight. I have felt a bit better on the 100mcg Synthroid ,, ( I need a nap about 4 x a week rather than every ... it everywhere) I have been on the higher dosage of Synthroid (100mcg) for about a month now. Is that long enough...
... It takes four weeks before Synthroid which is T4 hormone converts to T3. Your body can ... well be that your body is not converting T4 hormone ( Synthroid is T4 hormone) to T3 hormone. Upping the dosage of ... Synthroid will not make any difference in this case, which sounds...
- Anyone diagnosed with only a blood test? 29th August 2004
...
i was DX'd with only a blood test, prescribed synthroid and cytomel, and only later, on my first visit to...
- I could use some help 29th August 2004
... and each time they would increase it. I am now on Synthroid .125mg.. I went in April and I believe my TSH was...
... and each time they would increase it. I am now on Synthroid .125mg.. I went in April and I believe my TSH was...
- Hyersensitivity to meds 27th August 2004
... to?
I ask this because I was "hypersensitive" to Synthroid . It caused severe muscle and joint pain, anxiety...
- Thyroid disorders and visual migraines 27th August 2004
... migraines. I found that out last night. Once she went on Synthroid , they stopped.
I know what you mean about lights...
- Magnesium? 27th August 2004
... aweful hypo side effect, constipation. I take my synthroid first thing in the mornings. I take the antacids in...
- Allergic to Parke-Davis (natural thyroid)? Switch to? 27th August 2004
... really just makes you sleepy? can you try a bit of synthroid with it? that's my ND's plan for me ...
i would...
- Help w/ Lab Results 27th August 2004
... fact that you reacted so strongly to a small dose of Synthroid can mean many things... too many to mention in a short ... when the synthetic meds don't. I couldn't take the Synthroid my former endo gave me, and she wouldn't consider ... have the same experience with Armour as you had with Synthroid .
Sorry your question got overlooked the first time...
... I really appreciate it.
My side effects from Synthroid were headaches, fatigue, not sleeping well (not restful ... ve suffered from migraines for almost 30 years. The Synthroid gave me daily headaches which then would result in ... character for me). About 3-5 days after stopping the Synthroid the headaches went away.
However, the Synthroid...
... Wow! I'll say you reacted badly to Synthroid . It was a tiny dose, very conservative, and it's ... warned me that such side effects could happen from Synthroid . The endo eventually conceded that I am "hypersensitive ... dose than usual - only 30 mgs - due to the effect the Synthroid had on me, but I've been able to increase it on a...
... started by josifar (8-17-04). She had headaches w/ Synthroid & w/ Armour. You replied about a possible adrenal...
- Hypo and Leg Pain... 27th August 2004
... recently diagnosed with hypo and my Dr. put me on 100mcg Synthroid per day. Over all feelin better (losing weight, more...
... Hi, I am also Hypo and am on the same dosage of Synthroid as you are. I have leg pain also,, especially at ... It's great to hear you are doing so well on the Synthroid , gives me hope.
Tonya...
- Synthroid's Generic 26th August 2004
... yesterday afternoon, crap. I have been taking the generic synthroid since Monday. Well, by yesterday afternoon, I had ... If it doesn't get better, I am going to demand the synthroid back!
Also, I need some support to help my son ... . He is on 50 generic synthroid and feels like crap. He is tired all the time and...
- OK now I am really confused? Regarding T3 25th August 2004
... have it here. So that sucks :( She seems very pro- synthroid anyway :(
Ok so now I ask her about adding T3 to ... my Synthroid . She said if I wanted to we could... but she didn ... example my last blood work after 3 weeks taking 50mg Synthroid were as follows:
TSH: 2.63 (0.30-4.70)
T3 Total...
... them.
Ok so now I ask her about adding T3 to my Synthroid . She said if I wanted to we could... but she didn ... difference, because the problem might be more in the Synthroid than the lack of T3.
My first thyroid doc was an ... endo who prescribed Synthroid only. It made me hyper in even the smallest possible...
... my doc has never ever mentioned any alternatives to Synthroid . Seems to be the only route doctors seem to take ... here. If I find my Synthroid doesn't work- then I'm definitely going to ask her ... want to try.
So basically are you saying if my Synthroid makes me feel good and keeps my numbers in the ranges...
... So basically are you saying if my Synthroid makes me feel good and keeps my numbers in the ranges...
- dreadful news about bonbe 25th August 2004
... post oncology stuff (what ever) does it affect the synthroid dose?
I feel I want to stay here on TD board though...
... duh-h-h
So I have no idea if it interferes with synthroid , and will have no idea on the actual cancer treatment ... and its effects with synthroid . Doctor here cannot answer me, must wait for the ... I am not slugging away so maybe it is allowing the synthroid to sort of work. I think JB asked one of our members...
- Arms/legs falling asleep at night & couple questions 25th August 2004
... have been from starting BCP. So she increased my synthroid from .75 to .88. I had been feeling alright but not ... get this symptom before I was diagnosed and started synthroid ...after awhile it went away but it is back. Does...
- Itchy skin 25th August 2004
... Hmm I just posted about itching myself!!! Been on synthroid for two months and the past three weeks I've been ... if it is the medicine. Anyone had this problem on synthroid ? I'm on the next to lowest dose. I showed borderline...
- MEEP, or anyone else who might know: bonbe faces CA surgery 24th August 2004
... post oncology stuff (what ever) does it affect the synthroid dose?
i don't know how it works with chemo, but common...
- Bonbe 24th August 2004
... stuff, my acid reflux stuff, and of course NOT my synthroid , but I do wnder about when I am in 'therapy' after...
- Tsh 98.4 24th August 2004
... test and thats the result I got.
She started me on Synthroid 100 MCG.
Has anyone experienced TSH at this level...
- Hypo, exercise, dosage 24th August 2004
... much lately, been feeling pretty good on my 50 mg synthroid . Tried to keep up with reading posts, but between...
- i think i've found a great naturopath!! 24th August 2004
... post oncology stuff (what ever) does it affect the synthroid dose?
I feel I want to stay here on TD board though...
... post oncology stuff (what ever) does it affect the synthroid dose?
I feel I want to stay here on TD board though...
... the naturopath cannot prescribe thyroid meds like synthroid and armour. Just came off the armour as it spiked ... Looks like it's not for me....sooooo,........back on synthroid !
Hope the naturopath doc works out for you jingle...
... the naturopath cannot prescribe thyroid meds like synthroid and armour. Just came off the armour as it spiked ... Looks like it's not for me....sooooo,........back on synthroid !
Hope the naturopath doc works out for you jingle...
- Armour Thyroid? 24th August 2004
... completely) when you are given the right dosage of synthroid /armour, and take a 2:1 ratio of calcium:magnesium ... makes me so mad when a doctor thinks that it's the synthroid instead of undertreated hypO i could spit nails ....
- Can someone help me with the new blood test results? 24th August 2004
... feel well. I feel better than I did. I am not on any synthroid or anything. I quit taking the PTU awhile back. The...
- Different brands, whats the difference?? 24th August 2004
... Midwest and others have mentioned ARMOUR... I am on Synthroid right now and wanting to mention another brand to ... you, why?
And especially for my case, the 50mg of Synthroid was not enough for me... but the 75mg I am on now...
... armourthyroid.com
It explained a bit.. So basically Synthroid only produces T4... where as Armour actually produces...
... contains both T3 and T4.
Is it possible to stay on Synthroid but add a T3 like Cytomel in order to get good results...
... against Armour. The attitude is probably based on Synthroid 's introductory sales campaign in the 1930's, when ... stability; but Armour has never been recalled, and Synthroid has been recalled numerous times. They inaccurately ... trial of it, it would be worth the hunt. Cytomel/ Synthroid may work better than the Synthroid you now take; but...
... Stacey,
I take synthroid (generic now) and cytomel and have been feeling very...
- 3 months on Synthroid...new #'s 23rd August 2004
... thyroid hormone from an outside source - that is, Synthroid - the TSH becomes irrelevant. It shouldn't even be ... your treatment anymore.
I won't tell you how much Synthroid to take. That's what a good doctor is supposed to...
... keep pressing her .....would Armour be better than Synthroid ? I hear both sides.... I guess I was blinded by her...
... I went back to taking 25mg of Synthroid and I feel a little better. I know its a small dose...
- Got records in less than 24 hours. 23rd August 2004
... patient, 2/17/1999
Patienct appears nervous. Lowering synthroid 150 mcg. to 125 mcg. Overall health appears to be ... for Cipro. Patient still appears anxious. Lowering synthroid 125 mcr. to 100 mcr. 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 100mcg.
TSH 2.68 Normal 0.5 to ... understand. Physical exam reveals nothing unusual. Renew synthroid 100 mcg.
TSH 3.9 Normal 0.5 to ... 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
... good 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...
... good health. Physical reveals nothing unusual. Renew synthroid 100 mcg
TSH 5.7 Normal 0.5 to 6
I think we...
... old.
This past June, when I changed Dr.s, and synthroid was brought up to the level I needed, some symptoms...
... dropping and requested, after eight weeks on 125 of synthroid , a boost to 137 (I had a total ********ctomy this...
- Concerned about Palpitations!! any advice? 22nd August 2004
... need a bit of advice..
I have hypo- and was on 50mg synthroid for 3 weeks and I was not seeing any signs of improvement...
... back on. I had a problem with the smallest dose of Synthroid sending me hyper, but once I switched to Armour, I...
- K9Mom, others - a few Graves questions.... 22nd August 2004
... Hashis, is it possible to take Thyroid blockers and Synthroid at the same time if you are all over the boards with ... the normal Rx for Graves and Hashis usually include Synthroid /thyroid replacement as well as thyroid blockers in ... normal.
I was wondering if it is possible to take Synthroid to get your normal thyroid into your system and then...
- Midwest, what do you think? 22nd August 2004
... from the pharmacy with a doctor's script, no ... like synthroid , cytomel, altho' you can get those two via the internet...
- Sleeping is a nightmare! 22nd August 2004
... dreams and waking up with a sweat until I began taking synthroid 25 mcg. I took a couple weeks for that to go away...
- just want to know 20th August 2004
... was anit-thyroid meds along with carefully monitored synthroid ....basically treat both symptoms of hyper and hypo...
- Could l of turned hypo this quick???? 20th August 2004
... know about your dosage schedule b/c i'm hypO and take synthroid -- you might want to post a seperate thread about...
- upper arm/thigh weakness 20th August 2004
... for me was a reaction from the dyes and fillers in Synthroid . Once I was changed over to Armour all of that went...
- Question on lab work 20th August 2004
... trouble with it. For myself, I started on .075 mg Synthroid , and it hit me like a ton of bricks; but then, I am...
- Thyroid Cancer 19th August 2004
... While I was taking the Synthroid I gained 14 lbs. in 2 months......fortunately for ... a terrible reaction to the dyes and fillers in the Synthroid , severe muscle aches and severe water retention. My ... Armour, is that I no longer have the huge appetite that Synthroid gave me....
- any hypos experience hyper before a crash? 19th August 2004
... was anit-thyroid meds along with carefully monitored synthroid ....basically treat both symptoms of hyper and hypo...
- Is this part of being Hypo 19th August 2004
... up at 40. I'm all messed up. I'm taking .75mcg of Synthroid and I need to slowly get myself back to 100mcg. I...
... can't remember if you ever tried anything other than synthroid . Seems like a small dose for someone with hypo. ...
... respond better. So I have tried them all now and back to Synthroid . It seems to be the only one I can sort of tolerate...
- Frustrated 18th August 2004
... and still have symptoms. I recently switched from Synthroid to Armour. I wanted to see if Armour would work better ... hair has started shedding again. This had stopped on Synthroid . I'm wondering if this is all a dosage problem?? ... 35)
Endo did not do Free T3 Test
2/18/04 (on Synthroid 75 mg and Cytomel 10 mg)
TSH 1.350 (Range .400 ...
... dosage. Your FTs weren't really high enough on the Synthroid and Cytomel, either, indicating a dose increase would...
- New Here.. Blood results Please help!! 18th August 2004
... can someone please tell me what to do?!!?Dr gave me Synthroid .50mcg.
...
... interest in hypoT. The one I saw only prescribed Synthroid , which I couldn't take; therefore she had little else...
... interest in hypoT. The one I saw only prescribed Synthroid , which I couldn't take; therefore she had little else...
- seen the endo 18th August 2004
... finally got in to see my endo...he put me up to 150mg synthroid ...and feels he will have to increase it again at a...
... still feel it getting alittle low...I am on 150mg of Synthroid ...and it is helping alot....I went 2 months without...
- Tired after starting synthroid 18th August 2004
... start feeling better. It takes generally 4-6 weeks for synthroid to get fully into your system so just try to relax...
... know it's frustrating.. but I was also on .50mg of synthroid and I didn't notice ANY improvement at all... Give...
- Is this number possible? 18th August 2004
... as well. Right now he is keeping me on 200mcg of Synthroid . I also notice a "pressure" in my throat. He said...
- Bubblebug 18th August 2004
... I sure hope you can get to feeling better. Maybe synthroid isn't right for you. Maybe you need to try some T3 ... . I take Cytomel and synthroid . Keep us posted. :)...
... a referral to an endo. I don't really know if the Synthroid is doing what it is supposed to to my numbers, but...
- Update 18th August 2004
... stuff is a mess. Even swallowing small pills like synthroid are a problem. I never even heard of a hyoid bone...
... woke up this morning and gagged down my cytomel and synthroid . It seems I can taste it for quite awhile afterwards...
- Headache & Nausea from Armour Thyroid 17th August 2004
... overstimulation.
My doctor started me on 0.025 of Synthroid last month and I had the same reaction so I stopped ... We thought it might be allergic reaction to the Synthroid so she started me on the Armour today.
I will call...
... to try Armour, afraid I'd be allergic. I think the Synthroid has some fillers that might not agree with you. I...
