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100mg of Thyroxine at 19?!

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freya1996
freya1996

Hi,

I've had an underactive thyroid since I was 8, also have a goiter too. I'm not overweight, and actually look healthy. I'm only 19 and my prescription has doubled since I was 10, meaning its getting worse even though I excercise everyday.

I feel SO bad about being put on 100mg at 19, is it bad?

 

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  • danielleb94
    danielleb94 freya1996

    Posted

    Hi Freya, I am 22 and was only diagnosed last year- I have finally found a dose that is right for me and I have 75mg and 100mg alternative days. So it's not just you X
  • barbara98940
    barbara98940 freya1996

    Posted

    Hi Freya, it's because you've grown since you were 10. Just like adults need a higher dose of antibiotics, same with thyroxine.
  • shellyC19
    shellyC19 freya1996

    Posted

    Hello Freya:

    My name is Shelly and I am a nurse in the USA.  I have Hashimoto's Thyroid disease since 1987.

    There are many reasons for a dose change.  Some are as we grow and mature our bodies need more, some are for major weight gain. We also can need more during pregnancy and also if we have nodules/cysts in our thyroid that could cause problems with the gland  and then if under stressful conditions.

    Most people are on 75mcg to 150mcg and some are even higher than that. So it varies as we are having changes in our bodies over time.

    I would not worry 100mcg is still within normal dose range.

    Any questions just ask,

    Shelly

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