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Increased levothyroxine

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Mrsfullof
Mrsfullof

It's been about three weeks since starting levo 25mcg. Two weeks ago I told my doctor I was still suffering with Brian fog, weight gain, depression, hair loss, anxiety, etc. She increased my levo to 50mcg two weeks ago. So by my account, I've been on levo for one month. Fyi, I have a goiter and my face is puffy. As I go through old pictures, I can't believe I allowed doctors to tell me nothing was wrong with me other than menopause and depression. Doctor says she doesn't want to prescribe more than 75mcg. When will my symptoms go away?

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  • melody93815
    melody93815 Mrsfullof

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    Hi also had to have levy upped 25mg went back after four and half weeks still having sypmtons. My doctor wont up it untill i have my bloods redone at 6 weeks . so i guess we after be paitent.      Go on the thyriod uk site lots of useful tips x
    • barbara98940
      barbara98940 melody93815

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      It takes 6-12 weeks for the body to adjust to a revised thyroid meds dose and the levels to be reflected in your blood, hence your doctor's reluctance to check before 6 weeks.
  • barbara85428
    barbara85428 Mrsfullof

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    My nephew is 17yrs and has an underactive thyroid for over a year and is on 50mcg eltroxin a day. He is experiencing of being not in touch with reality, disarranged since last september. His doctor is taken him of the eltroxin for two weeks as he maybe allegeric to it. I had this when I was his age. Has anyone experienced this disassociation with reality
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