Synthroid hypothyroid, difficulty swallowing, beta blocker, memory loss, throat area
Originally, i was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. This was about 6 years ago. I was on a beta-blocker for 3 years. Afterwards i was diagnosed as being hypothyroid (about 2.5 years ago). I've been taking synthroid ever since. At first my dosage was .0 - 54% more...
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how strong is 150mcg?
I have been on .137mcg for 1 year. For ten year's the one right below that. How much stronger is 150mcg? -
been on synthroid since 1988
Diagnosed with Graves Disease, had the iodine done been on synthroid ever since. Blood work done yearly always perfect. TSH done 5/07 now shows Im completely underactive. I have had dosages changed now 2 x's since and had the TSH re run, still very l - 44% more... -
weigth gaine
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Synthroid white hairs, synthroid side effects, top of my head, bags under my eyes, swollen eyes
I have been on 25mcg of sythroid for 12 days now for treatment of hypothyroid condition, last night I noticed a bald spot on the top of my head bigger than a quarter and some of the surrounding hairs turned white. I have had extremly thick black hair - 55% more... -
help! bald spot & hair turning white
Hi, I am a 37 year old woman, I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroid & was prescribed 25 mcg of synthroid. I have been taking it for 12 days now & last night I noticed a very large bald spot, not thinning hair an actual bald spot bigger th - 67% more... -
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Synthroid ldl cholesterol, medication, statin drug, cholesterol level, levothyroxine
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in April of this year (2007) kind of by accident through a routine checkup. I had gained a bit of weight over the past two years, but that was really my only symptom. I was begun on 75 mcg of a generic brand of Syn - 77% more... -
I had to reply when I read your post today because I went through almost the exact thing you are going through and am now finally well with the proper medication for hypothyroidism. I would be glad to fill in any details that will help you because si - 92% more...
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Synthroid stomach area, total thyroidectomy, hair thinning, bloated, brittle
Had total thyroidectomy 9 months ago and started taking Synthroid immediately thereafter. For the last 4 months I have noticed significant hair thinning. I have always had very thick, healthly looking hair but now it's just dry and brittle all of the - 48% more... -
small dose
My friends Dr. wants to decrease her synthroid to 50 because of high tsh.I think it was 20? She now takes 75 and is afraid her cancer will recur if she goes down on the dose. Is the 50 too low?What can cause the tsh to go up when she has no thyroid b - 31% more... -
Synthroid aching legs, hypothyroid, hypothyroidism, hypo, kidneys
I'm wondering if synthroid is the answer for hypothyroid? I mean, pretty much all our guts give out over time... How many people actually go into a coma and die from hypothyroidism? I took synthroid and had to get off it after just one week! I was sl - 79% more... -
Synthroid is an incomplete thyroid medication. When hypothyroid y need ALL the thyroid hormones as in a natural med liek Armour thyroid. I was dying of hypothyroidism! While taking 500mcg Synthroid! I developed Congestive Heart Failure. Feet & le - 42% more...
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nail problems
Some of my nails are lifting partially off my nail beds. I have been to several dermatologists and can't get a straight answer. It is not a fungus. That they do agree on. I have been on Synthoid for about 8 years and was wondering if it can effect fi - 8% more... -
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abdominal cramps
I had a thyroidectomy 6 months ago. I am on synthroid which is giving me abdominal pain/cramps. Doctor wants me to take 125 mcg but I am unable to. I am now on 75 mcg but still have some pain. He does not want me on Armour. What should I do -
Synthroid hypo, flu symptoms, hyperthyroid, emotional wreck, holy cow
I have been taking Synthroid since Jan. 2006, am on 100mcg per day and all test results have been 'normal', I have been told to take this medication in the morning an hour before eating anything, if I do this...I have headache all day, I can't eat af - 88% more... -
I have had a thyroid problem for30 years and I cannot take Synthroid, with me it effects the heart, racing and I retain lbs of fluid, cannot urinate as I need to and am hungry all the time, but nothing tastes good. I am on Levothyroxin now and not ha - 62% more...
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5 year old taking synthroid
My 5 year old has just started taking synthroid 25mcg and i'm concerned about side effects on her. I don't know if i should give her 1/2 of that pill or try alternative medicine. Has anyone had children that had to be put on this synthroid and then w - 48% more... -
Synthroid haveing a baby, losing my hair, adderall, thank god, fatigue
I've been on synthroid for three years now, and was caused by stress during pregnancy. i gained 80 pounds, started losing my hair, and was very fatigue after haveing a baby, when the doctor finally thought something was wrong. She uped the dose two t - 52% more... -
Dear justthe3: Have you experienced any negative side effects of taking both Adderall and Synthroid? And, do you take both every morning? Thanks! slynn
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Synthroid dry eyes, bloating, slowing down, puffy eyes, puffiness
I also suffer from puffy, irritated, dry eyes and when my dosage was too high, I also had bloating. Hair was falling out but I think it is slowing down some. Most of all I'd like to know what to do about my eyes, I can't seem to get any help from doc - 2% more... -
I too experienced the puffy eyes (although mine watered all morning long) while my dose was too high. I was taking Synthroid before going to bed. I found that taking it in the morning seemed to help control the puffiness. After a couple of weeks it w - 8% more...
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Synthroid weight gain
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Synthroid cmg, atrial fibrillation, hair loss, hyperthyroidism, head of hair
I took 75 cmg of Synthroid after having my thyroid destroyed by radiation, then two months later dropped to 50 cmg. Within a month I was hospitalized for atrial fibrillation. The Synthroid was reduced to 37 cmg by my physician. I am experiencing dram - 62% more... -
Synthroid mcg, exercise walking, burning sensations, kidney area, emotional swings
I've been taking synthroid for several years due to radiation caused thyroid damage. I appear to be quite sensitive to Synthroid. I get a total rush from a 77 mcg, but have no such effect when taking a 50 plus a 25. I've been told it is due to the dy - 69% more... -
Synthroid thyroid foundation, thyroxine, guinea pigs, definately, armour
Hi everyone I've been on Levothyroxine since August 2006. Eversince being on them I actually feel worse. I've always weighed 7 and 1/2 stones and I've actually put on half a stone since last August. I watch what I eat and I exercise regularly. Recent - 86% more... -
Synthroid medication, getting fatter, goiter, rest of my life, angie
I HAVE BEEN ON SYNTHROID FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. MY HAIR CONTINUES TO FALL OUT AND ALWAYS CLOGGING THE DRAIN UP. MY HANDS STAY NUMB AND I AM GETTING FATTER THAN I WOULD EVER EXPECTED TO BE. I HAVE GAINED OVER 100+POUNDS. I WANT TO GET THE GOITER REMOVED - 38% more... -
Synthroid replacement hormones, thyroid replacement, essential tremors, hands and feet, feelings
I would like to know if there is any relationship between taking Thyroid replacement hormones and essential tremors.
