February 26th
2006
5:11 PM
HAIR LOST; ITCHY SKIN; INSOMNIA; BOTH SIDES HURT USUALLY WITH URINATION ONLY; BACK PAIN; LEG CRAMPS...I SAY IT'S JUST POISON, LIKE ALL MEDS!
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February 12th
2006
4:25 PM
FOR THE PAST TWO MONTH I HAVE HAD EXTREME SHOULDER
PAIN AND VERY BAD HAIR LOST ON MY HEAD. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF THIS IS ONE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS
March 22th
2005
8:19 AM
I have been between 110 - 115 lbs most of my adult life. I tried everything to gain weight, but it didn't work. I was diagnosed with Graves Disease when I was pregnant with my son. I took PTU for the duration of the pregnancy. I was symptom free for about 4 years. About two years ago, I started to experience symptoms related to Graves Disease. I saw an Endo doctor who told me that I have a non-cancerous goiter that needed to be removed. I have thyroid surgery 8 months ago. I started taking Synthroid shortly thereafter. I have been trying to explain my symptoms of Hair Lost, Dry skin and nails, Insomnia, weight lost, lost of appetite, and leg cramps to someone for 6 months. Nobody listens. They just discount my symptoms. Today I decided to do some research to find out if I was alone. I AM NOT ALONE. I've been taking Synthroid for 8 months. My hair is so thin that you can see my scalp. Combing my hair makes me upset because I have chunks of hair in the comb. I too called my doctor and he replied,"I can't believe that your symptoms are related to your synthroid use." Reading these articles helped to prepare me for his responses. I insisted that I didn't want to take Synthroid anymore. He ordered blood work and advised that I have to continue taking this medication. I don't want to feel this way for the rest of my life. I have a 6 years old son who is full of life. I don't have the energy to keep up sometimes. I felt better before my Thyroid Surgery. (34 years old Woman, post Thyroid Surgery for an Enlarged Goiter and Hyperthyroidism). Where is the support????
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February 3th
2005
7:20 PM
I have been on Norethindrone for 9 weeks and just a couple weeks into starting these BCPs I noticed frequent and severe headaches. I very rarely got headaches before, but I didn't think anything of it. It's been 7 weeks since then and I've noticed and realized a lot of symptoms, but couldn't for the life of me figure out why. I just had a baby 4 months ago so I thought maybe these symptoms were related to hormonal changes. My BIGGEST concern is my hair loss! I have hand-fulls of hair, lost, after every hair washing. The rug on my bathroom floor is saturated with hair, not that I have brushed out, but what has fallen out after drying my hair with a towel. I have read you can temporarily lose your hair after giving birth up to about 6 months, so again, I thought my problems were due to hormonal changes. The following are additional syptoms I've experienced: haven't started my period, cramping/sore uterus, bumps/uneven skin on my face, sudden, severe, and frequent headaches, dizziness/feeling dismantled, large amounts of discharge, and hair LOSS. As a matter of fact, I have a Dr. appt tomorrow to address these concerns.
-- By norkes24 | Reply | Private Message me
February 16th
2004
5:47 PM
IM 30 YEARS OLD. I JUST STARTED TAKEING SYNTHROID 25MCG LIKE A WEEK AGO. I NOTICE EVERY TIME WHEN I WASH MY HAIR IM LOSE MORE AND MORE. I GET A HAND FULL NOW WHEN I WASH IT. SO THERE IS HAIR LOST ON SOME PEOPLE. IF THERE IS ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS HAIR LOST PLEASE E-MAIL ME..******
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Synthroid (2) Diovan (1) Pravachol (1) Ovcon (1) Niaspan ER (1) Fosamax (1) NuvaRing (1)
November 21th
2007
12:33 AM
I am experiencing a tremendous amount of hair lost. I take 1000 mg of Niaspan with an aspirin at night. In addition, I have begun to have headaches, severe itching, and difficulty sleeping.
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