Thyroid and Swollen Painful Breasts
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I have been on Levothyroxine since June and recently my breasts have felt swollen and painful. I have had a check-up and there doesn't appear to be anything wrong so is this another side affect of Thyroxine?
Has anyone else experienced this? It feels like the tenderness you get in early pregnancy but I am not pregnant!!
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MtViewCatherine sandra84985
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sandra84985 MtViewCatherine
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I am seeing an Endocrinologist today so I will mention it.
What is NDT I have never heard of it.
carole76433 sandra84985
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I don't know why your breasts are sore and swollen? But if your worried see if others have the same problem ?. U must admit my breast seems to have enlarged lately which for me can be a good thing !!.
lynda15964 sandra84985
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across_the_pond sandra84985
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carole76433 across_the_pond
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I too have really bad sweats to the point of not being able to wear any long sleeves . even if it's cold !!.
Since I've been diagnosed with my under active thyroid my body seems to have given up!!. My hiatus hernia is really bad I have to go back for another endoscopy, I've just had a melanoma removed from my leg and lymph nodes removed , I have lost interest in everything!!! I just can't be bothered with anything or anyone!!! I feel sometimes like I'm trapped in a body that is letting me down all the time??(if that makes sense)??
I've started having occasional dizzy and light headed episodes only occasional but I do get them which is scary ???
I already suffer with spinal stenosis as I had 2 discs removed a few years ago, also a new hip, but even the pain from my back seems to be exaggerated sometimes ???
Apart from that I feel fine lol I just wonder what's next all the time?? Which is thinking negatively which I don't want to do really!!!
Anyway I hope you get sorted out eventually??? C
rachel78213 sandra84985
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Sending Huggs to all on here
lindsey06498 sandra84985
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christine19069 sandra84985
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I was on Armour thyroid for 7 years was very well on this natur treatme t. The Cat would pay for it and put me on liquid thyroxine
my breasts became swollen and lumpy. I put a huge amount of weight on round the middle. I am fighting in court to not only get back on Armour but for the NHS to realize that one treaent for all is not suitable.
The mollecullar structure of thyroxine to the natural hormone is totally different
I take selenium, primrose oil , zinc, massive doses .of vitamin C to get the fall out which remains in the body and causes toxcity out of the body
I also detox 3 days a week from thyroxine and take liquid kelp instead.
I know a little about medicine as I am a chiropodist
olga718 christine19069
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I heard brand name synthroid is alot more effective but dont know if the side effects would be the same. I have really sore nipples and I started taking 50 mlg and not even 2 weeks went by
Etidorpha olga718
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I am taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine) right now, and I'm having the same problem. My nipples are also sore, and my breastsand back hurts. I always feel tired and my joints hurt. Even if it's chilly outdoors, I can't wear long sleeves or a jacket because I get hot and sweaty. I took 100 mcg for 4 weeks, and when my blood test results came back, they were high. My doctor cut my dose down to 50 mcg, which I've been taking for a week. i have to go back again for another blood test on my 4th week to see if my dosage is working.
brandy41 sandra84985
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my breast been soar and i had a little lie dry milk come out when i squeeze it but im on levothyroxine 100 mg my breast be soar i be thinking its my bra i dont no are my hormones
olga718 brandy41
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wow I just started taking 50 mlg and my nipples are so sore
kristine76104 sandra84985
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yes i started on thyroid medication and within days i had swollen and tender breast. and it has been going for weeks. i emailed my doctor, a different doctor replied and said it was not a side effect of that medication. there is not other reason i would have this. I have had a complete hysterectomy over 5 years ago.
i plan to talk to my doctor in person soon.
martine13887 sandra84985
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I too have this problem at 65. I have a recent and clear mamogram, but tender sore breasts. I have recently
realised this may come from using levothyroxine.
My Mum died 10 years ago from estrogen based breast cancer [sorry if this is very unscientific] and I am quite wary.
I would like my GP to support me to change to NDT, she has taken me seriously to date and been helpful around symptoms. I have found online an article affirming that UK GP's are indeed allowed to prescribe Armour, but are under pressure not to.
Has anyone tried and succeeded in getting NDT prescribed and were there any helpful words or phrases they used to support their request. I find approaching the GP can be quite stressful if you have done the research yourself.
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