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does anyone get chronic headaches with hyperthyroidism, iv been on 50mg of levothyroxine since January and not feeling much difference yet, the fatigue and aching joints is terrible and chronic headaches also, does anyone else feel the same? Also does anyone suffer heartburn sometimes as well? Thanks in advance
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gill43753 donna10297
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Do you mean HYPERthyroidism? I would think you are taking the levothyroxine for HYPOthyroidism (underactive thyroid).Anyway,yes I suffer with awful headaches,which have become worse with the increase of my levo.Try googling 'Unacceptable side effects of levothyroxine'.It will lead you to the discussion on patient.info,which I've found very helpful,even knowing that you're not the only one suffering with a particular symptom helps.Also if you use Facebook,search thyroid problems,which gives you a patient to patient support group.Good luck.
zoe110 donna10297
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I share what Gill said, the replacement thyroxine being fr under active thyroid. I had radio iodine treatment last April and have been given increasing dose of levothyroxine (now 150 mg) and feel terrible. Aching joints, daily headache, foggy head, blocked nose as if I have sinusitis/hey fever, which I've eve had, gritty sore eyes but also now getting hot sweats, red palms and sudden irritability (like I had when I was over active thyroid). It is really helpful to see what others experience - is there anything that can be done about it? My last consultation with the consultant seemed to suggest it was 'all in my head' but eading these posts it seems that many of us are suffering and in the same way ... any suggetions reatly received. Many thanks
gill43753 zoe110
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Completely agree with your description of symptoms.I have sinus headaches so much,continual aches and pains,and the hot sweats,especially at night.These have definitely got worse with the increase of Levo.Unfortunately these symptoms are so much like the menopause,its easy for doctors to blame them on that.I've had them for years,but just happen to be the right age now for the menopause,being 50.I still feel I'm suffering with Levothyroxine side effects.I hope the new endocrine specialist I'm now referred to in Oxford will be more helpful.Unfortunately a while to wait,appointment in June!
gary19610 zoe110
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zoe110 donna10297
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Thanks for your reply, it really helps. Can I ask how you got referred to a different endocrinologist? The one I see seems to be loosing patience with me.
Zoe
gill43753 zoe110
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zoe110 donna10297
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gill43753 zoe110
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I've had so many years of feeling a nuisance seeing doctors,but in truth I'm very complicated,and have had rare conditions.I can't help that.Gill
MikeD2 donna10297
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If your hypo thyroid condition is autoimmune then it could be a different problem as they all seem to be associated. I suffer from dryness (Sjorgrens syndrome) which is often a cockatiel with thyroid problems. My sinus dry up and give me a fuzzy head in the morning and I awake with a headache. Reumatoid arthritis is another autoimmune condition (aches and pains).
gill43753 MikeD2
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carmel83758 donna10297
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Just two a day helps me a lot and replaces thyroxide etc. I do get thirsty and a blocked nose but I much prefer that, the rest was far worse.
kimberly40084 donna10297
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Hi I have a thryoid nodule for almost 3 years now but my doctor never gave me anything! I was 17 yrs old when I found out I had it I'm 19 now almost 20 and I just started having these symptoms you all have been having and they won't give me health insurance and that frustrates me!
wendy38395 donna10297
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I'm so glad to find out I'm not crazy. I am hyperthyroid on treatment for hypothyroidism, too, and no longer have an irregular heartbeat. I sleep fine - more than I should probably, I have a constant headache, muscle cramping, and general fatigue. I no longer have heartburn since I went off gluten - most grains in fact, but I do occasionally eat white rice cakes or just cooked rice or gluten free oatmeal. I read somewhere that calcium is a good thing to try for the cramping. I already take 500 mg magnesium daily along with B vitamins and D3.
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