Side Effects

I too have headaches whilst taking thyroxine which has just been increased from 50 to 75, have also mentioned this to my doctor who sent me to a EHT specialist who has found evidence of blocked sinuses.

Still the headaches/brain fog is the most annoying aspect of being Hypo.

Does any one else share these symptoms and does their doctor understand ?

If the new dose of 75 does not improve will ask to be referred to a specialist in thyroid conditions as I have Bupa cover an may as well use it ! :?

Hi

The symptoms you describe are probably more to do with being hypo than the Levo.

You are still on a very low starting dose which will be increased every 6 weeks after a blood test to determine your levels.

It takes many months to get to a level where your TSH is 1 or under and T4 is top of the range, that's where most hypos feel better.

The numbness you feel at night is more than likely Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, ask the GP for a wrist brace, that should help, then when you are on a stable dose all these things should go.

hi i was prescribed levothroxine 50mg took the first one this morning it scares the life out of me but ive been told i must take them and will be on them for life for underactive thyroide

Hi

What are you scared of ?

I've been on Levo for years so I might be able to offer advice.

just scared as was on them years ago and i passed out my colestral is high as well so wat am i supposed to eat i read that u cant eat most veg im alaways flushing thought it was the menapause im also on meds for depressing but its feelin unwell that gets my down im scare incase the tabs slow my heart down im 40 and for the last 6years ive been stuggling for a breathe they just put it down to my tietze syndrom i took tyh tab yest ang im gonna take anather this morning

Hi

If you were on Levo tabs before why did you stop ? Thyroxine is a replacement medication, it replaces what your thyroid is not producing naturally. Once you are diganosed hypo it is usual to require replacement medication for life and really not wise to stop them as being short of thyroxine will effect every cell in your body

The symptoms you now have, depression especially, are typically hypo symptoms.

Regarding eating veg, you can eat what you like although veg like broccoli from the brassica family should be limited. Soya should possibly be avoided.

No evidence that Levo slows the heart rate.

Have you been told to take your Levo first thing in the morning, at least half an hour before eating or drinking.

You are probably starting on a low dose and should have a blood test every 6 weeks before any increase in meds. It takes many months to get to a level where your TSH is ideally 1 or below and your T4 is at the top of the range, ask for print outs of your blood results each time so you can keep track of how things are going.

Google a specific thyroid site where you can get lot's more info and support.

Hang on in there, it's a fairly long road ahead but hopefully you will be feeling better soon.

I've been on Levo for a month now due to a total thyroidectomy and have had a headache since the day I started it. I also have numbness in my hands at night when I'm sleeping. I have never had any health problems before this and I have never had headaches before starting the meds. I had my first appointment with the endocrine Dr. a few days ago and told her these symptoms and was told it's not the meds. Yeah right, I don't think it's a coincidence that these symptoms started the day I started the meds. I can handle the numbness in my hands at night, although I don't like it, but I can't handle the constant headache. I have been reading a lot of message boards and have read that switching from the generic to the brand name may help. I don't know what the difference would be, but I'm going to talk to my GP about it. It's worth a try.