I have been taking Levoxyl for 1 1/2 yrs, I had my thyroid remove...

I was given Taxotere for 3rd stage Breast Cancer and although that treatment of chemotherapy has been over since April '07 I too suffer memory loss and feel like a child. It's difficult to formulate a thought and to get a point across without getting frustrated and nearly brought to tears. The worst thing however is the joint pain. My Oncologist at CTRC in San Antonio has tested me for RA and that test came back negative. So, it's supposedly risidual side effects of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere. My primary doctor prescribed Norco 10/ 325mg and It helps but since I've been on it for nearly a year, my Mastectomy Surgeon wants me weaned off it and undergo pain management. I haven't sought out this type of treatment because once the Norco begins to subside the joint pain comes back with a vengeance and is unbearable. I literally feel like a cripple. My fingers curl up, my wrists, knees and shoulders ache horribly, I feel like one giant battered bruise. I need help. It's been too long. Sadly, after looking at this website I'm not alone although I certainly feel alone. When I saw that you were from Kerrville so close to San Antonio, I had to respond. Thanks. You've helped. Good Luck to everyone who suffers as I do. I wish you a pain-free 2008!

I also saw that you so close to SAT that I also wanted to respond. I have been taking .075 levoxyl for 6 years, off and on with adjustments a few times. I just started experiencing heavy uterine bleeding in Nov 07. Then I find out that the mfg company has gotten bought out and levoxyl is now being sold through another mfgr. I haven't had any terrible unbearable problems with levoxyl in the past. But now I am beginning to wonder if the med has changed or my body is changing. I am 43 yo and could be perimenopausal. Also, night sweats have started since Nov. Anyone else have this problem?

No,I do not have that problem, I just have horrible joint and tendon pain in my hands and once in a while in my knees. I went to the doctor's yesterday, she is trying me on the generic for Levoxyl. She thinks it may be the chemical that they add to the pill to make it "quick release". The generic does not have it. It's worth a shot. It will be a few weeks if I notice any difference. Also, another doctor (arthritis spec) told me that Levoxyl is knows to cause problems such as joint pain if the dose is too high. However, my thyroid levels all test good. He said it does not have to very much over to cause joint pain. So if all else fails, I may try backing off the dose by just a little, maybe 5% or so. Will post my findings either way.

so what ended up happening to you because I have had some of these same symtoms and alot of mine started after being on synthroid. I was told it was a combo of my low hormones along with the no thyroid. i am better than I was but i am having some new symptoms with aches.

My doctor swaped me to the generic brand Levothyroxine. It took about 4 weeks for the Levoxyl to get completely out of my system it got much better and after 5 weeks the joint pain quit.
I am fine now on the Levothyroxine. I believe it was the quick release chemical in the Levoxyl. It made it hit my system fast instead of slowly over time. It seems to have been the culprit. I arthritis specialist told me that even if your dose is a little too high, it can case joint pain.
Mine was not too high, it was just hitting my system all at once and too fast. Maybe try the brand that fixed me. It is the Levothyroxine. If I would have listened to my doctor and not demanded a swap, I would still be suffering. She did not think it would make a difference she just swaped the brand because I demanded a change.

HI, I HAVE BEEN ON THE LEVOTYROZINE 4 6 MONTHS. FEEL HORRIBLE. I GET HEADACHES ALL THE TIME. HAIR FALLING OUT. INCREASED APPETITE. SWELLING OF FINGERS, FEET . BLOATED STOMACH. I'M 40, 5 FEET 3 INCHES.AND WAS 120 POUNDS. NOW I GAINED 10 POUNDS. DO NOT EAT MUCH. WISH I NEVER HAD THE TYROID PROBLEM.