Hypothyroid-started meds 2 months ago still feel horrible
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hi-I started Levo (generic synthroid) 2 months ago-my thyroid levels are already back to normal at 1.75 TSH on only .50 of Levo-which I guess is good? on the first try. The thing is I am still feeling horrible! I think I went undiagnosed for at least a year-all the while gaining a LOT of weight-which 3 doctors dismissed as my fault of over eating-until I could get a correct diagnosis-from a doctor who did thorough testing. Anyhow-I am having horrible lower back muscle pain-my vitamin D levels were also very low-I have been taking vitamin D for 3 months and my levels are already at 33 verses 22-before the vitamins. Just wondering how long it takes to start "seeing the light" once your levels are in the normal range. I am also still very short of breath-when exerting myself ect. Since this has probably been coming on for several years-I am a realist and realize it's not going to be solved overnight-but wondering about others experiences? Thanks in advance! And curious-does anyone else have the pain in their muscles upon exertion or even walking long distances?! It's ridiculious. I am not in my 20's...or anything but am in my 40's....still I'm feeling like I"m about 90 years old right now!
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MtViewCatherine april02564
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There was a huge 5 year study done in Scottland recently, that shows levothyroxin doesn’t improve thyroid symptoms. It was a very controlled study on elderly people on low doses. You could certainly apply these results to general populations and other doses.
I found it to be ineffective at any dose, and it caused a whole cascade of other health problems that are way worse than my thyroid disease.
april02564 MtViewCatherine
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MtViewCatherine april02564
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I got off all the meds and went to essential amino acids and phenylalanine. My thyroid disease is pretty advanced, so I figure if it worked for me, it should work for a lot of people.