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Can anyone help
Been on levothyroxine for nearly 2 months and have been spotting/light bleeding for 6 weeks. Has anyone else experienced this? Will it stop when body adjusts?
Thanks!
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Rosiebranston george96469
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MtViewCatherine george96469
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Spotting and excessive bleeding, frequent periods can be a symptom of advanced hypothyroid disease. As the disease progresses, the body starts to shut down less vital functions, including metabolism, hormone production and the immune system.
Levothyroxin can worsen thyroid disease by triggering the immune system. I feel the levothyroxin actually accellerated my thyroid disease. My thought us that if you’re having excessine bleeding, the medication appears to be worsening your thyroid condition.
Honestly, if its causing the heavy bleeding, I’d say the levo is doing the opposite of what it’s supposed to do and if it were me, I’d get off the stuff before it causes worse damage.
Go back to the doc and get some NDT. Natural dessicated thyroid.
Alternatives to prescription meds are ThyroGold (excellent!) and essential amino acid complex. I use essential amino acid complex- it works better than any of the prescription meds with minimal to no side effects.
Deal with any other problems associated with the hypothyroud disease: hormone imbalances, gut issues, food sensitivities, chronic pancreatitis.
Acupuncture is amazing for getting your system back on track!
Well that’s my best recommendation after my experience with years of thyroid hell. I tried 10 different meds and many doses and in the end, my feeling is that the meds cause more problems than they solve. Ive also tried many thyroid supplements. Most of the specialized herbal thyroid supplements offered some temporary reliefs for me, but then stopped working. The essential amino acids and ThyroGold continue to work for long periods of time..
Good luck. Read all the side effects listed on the inserts that come with your prescription. Read through the many posts in the thyroid and levothyroxin groups. You’ll find a myriad of information and experiences from others that will save you from the many pitfalls while navigating thyroid disease.