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newly Diagnosed, and worried advice please

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Twinsmum2001
Twinsmum2001

hi guys, im a bit worried, i was diagnosed yesterday with a underactive thyroid, and the doc has started me with 75mg daily of levothroxine sodium. he told me to try that dose and have my blood done in a couple of months and he would check to see what my levels are then.

after reading up on underactive thyriod, i didnt know it was so big of a deal, he also told me i have a slow heart rate, i thought mine was normal being 72 at rest.

what worrying me is 75mg seems a highish dose to start off at, from what i have been reading can anyone give me any advice please. i was tired and didnt take all the info in when the doc told me

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  • Rosiebranston
    Rosiebranston Twinsmum2001

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    I think best to go with it, if you don't feel right go straigt back to the Doctor, don't leave it for two months unless you feel OK.
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