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I have had thyroid disease for 6 years. I just had my medicine i...

Posted at 11:24 AM on May 12, 2007 by heidisicard, #21546
I have had thyroid disease for 6 years. I just had my medicine increase less than one week ago from 125 mcg to 150 mcg. The endocrinologist did this with a lab result from over 6 months ago and I was never retested before he upped my dose. 2 days after my new dose I broke out in a rash head to toe. The next day I started itching and went to my doctor and she said I have no idea what is going on with you. Then I went to the Pharmasist and he said you are having an allergic reaction to the dye in the 150 mcg blue tablets (125 mcg are white). The following day I got new medication I now am taking 3 50 mcg tablets. But I now am swollen ankles to feet and elbows to hands. My hands are like balloons. When I go to bed at night my hands are completely numb. Has anyone else had any symptoms like this?? Help I cannot figure this out. I am thinking that I may be over medicated. Thank you Heidi
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Reply over 2 years ago on May 30, 2007 by chenri, #289

Heidi,

Sorry to hear what is hapenning to you...I am taking 125 mcg and I am experiencing allergis such as running nose. Thank you for sharing you story because I will talk to my doctor about it. My recomendation to you: Change doctor and look for someone who is more sinior and specialist on thyroid disease.

Carmen

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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 20, 2007 by vee3, #811

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/

An excellent source of information about thyroid medications and treatment.

Vee

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Reply about 1 year ago on Jun 26, 2008 by nancyadams, #9558

Swollen ankles and feet imply you are still hypo, which the vast majority of Levoxyl users are!! You need to read this website: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com It got me OFF Levoxyl and on something far better like Armour.

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