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I have Hashi's and have been on Synthroid for about 2 years. I wa...

Posted at 7: 8 AM on Jun 17, 2008 by msv, #31471
I have Hashi's and have been on Synthroid for about 2 years. I was recently on 75 mcg and was teetering on the brink of being hypo again so my doctor increased my dosage to 88 mcg last week. Ever since I have been on the new dosage, I have had the worst insomnia. I wake up covered in sweat (in air conditioning) and I feel caffeinated all the time ( I don't consume caffeine). I feel strung out! Is my body just getting used to the new dosage or am I being over medicated? I don't want to complain yet to my doctor if this is just my body getting used to the new dosage but this really is terrible.
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Reply 3 months ago on Jun 26, 2008 by nancyadams, #9560

Sounds like the T4, which is what Synthroid is, is converting to too much Reverse T3, which can be from having high cortisol. And if your cortisol is too high, you are on your way to having adrenal fatigue, which a LOT of T4-only users eventually get since it's a lousy medication. I highly recommend you start reading this site: www.stopthethyroidmadness.com It's why I got OFF Synthroid and onto Armour.

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Reply 2 months ago on Aug 09, 2008 by jenvogel, #10907

It's 3 am and I am right there with ya. I was on 50 mcg and just increased to 75 mcg and can't sleep a wink. I AM going to be complaining to doc ASAP. What's better? Good thyroid levels or good sleep (as I can feel a cold coming on because of the lack there of)...

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