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200mg Levothyroxine

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StevieGod
StevieGod

I have been taking 200mg Levothyroxine now for about 2 years but it does not seem to be having much impact. I am 56. When I visit my doctor I am sent for a blood test and am told my bloods are fine but I have all the symptoms of underactive thyroid

extreme fatigue

muscle aches

muscle weakness

inability to concentrate

cramps

Flushed face

slow movements and thoughts

Weight gain

I have no resistance to alcohol.

Interestingly I dont mind the cold.

Is there anyone else who is taking the correct treatment and still has the symptoms.

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  • susie89110
    susie89110 StevieGod

    Posted

    Stevie,

    My doctor recently upgraded my dose to 200mg. It seems like every time he upgrades my dose, my weight gain increases.

    I can't concentrate, my face is flushed, I never know when I am full or hungry and I seem anxious all the time.

    I started out at 100 mg a year and half ago, but the doctor keeps increasing. I have upped my workout routine to an hour of cardio but to no avail.

    I am 62 years old.

  • StevieGod
    StevieGod

    Posted

    Hi Susie

    Thanks for your reply.

    Interesting to hear you are also on 200mg as well.

    Is it having any impact.

    I am amazed you can do an hour of cardio.

    If I did 30 seconds I would collapse into the armchair and fall asleep.

    Do you not suffer from fatigue , cramps, weakness of muscles?

    I am exhausted most of the time.

    Are you working ?

    Stevie

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