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Question: I am currently being treated for Hypo. I had my thyroid removed in Feb of 2016. I am currently on Levothyroxine 100MCG. I feel absolutely awful. Throwing up every few days, have had ear pain for a very long time that comes and goes, using the bathroom numerous times, sweating at night to the point I have to change sheets, no sleep, always cold, I feel like I am loosing my mind! Headaches wont stop! Using my reading glasses at work now. Please help me understand why this is happening!
FT4 was 0.90(normal range 0.8-1.7) FT3 1.3 - Low (normal 2.0-4.8) TSH 47.01 (normal 0.45-4.50)
I have attached my test results both previous and current. My GP Doctor has no clue what to do and prescribed me the same medication I am currently on even though my test results above. I am crying for no reason, having serious mood swings, anxiety and depression. I am currently looking for a new endo as the one I had was not giving me accurate care. Any help or advice you can give is much appreciated. Meant to put FT4 was 0.9 not 0.90. Sorry
FT4 was 0.90(normal range 0.8-1.7) FT3 1.3 - Low (normal 2.0-4.8) TSH 47.01 (normal 0.45-4.50)
I have attached my test results both previous and current. My GP Doctor has no clue what to do and prescribed me the same medication I am currently on even though my test results above. I am crying for no reason, having serious mood swings, anxiety and depression. I am currently looking for a new endo as the one I had was not giving me accurate care. Any help or advice you can give is much appreciated. Meant to put FT4 was 0.9 not 0.90. Sorry
Brief Answer:
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms. I have reviewed the attached reports. It is very likely your symptoms are due to the under-active thyroid condition you have called hypothyroidism. The dose of levo thyroxine you are on seems clearly insufficient. When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically increase the dose by at least 25 mcg but often use weight-based dosing guidance additionally. Kindly see an endocrinologist in-person promptly to get appropriate dose adjustment
Thyroid
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your bothersome symptoms. I have reviewed the attached reports. It is very likely your symptoms are due to the under-active thyroid condition you have called hypothyroidism. The dose of levo thyroxine you are on seems clearly insufficient. When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically increase the dose by at least 25 mcg but often use weight-based dosing guidance additionally. Kindly see an endocrinologist in-person promptly to get appropriate dose adjustment
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is there anything I should tell the office when scheduling an appointment? Do I need an immediate appointment or would it effect me if the appointment is a month out? it very hard to find an immediate appointment but not too sure how critical it is for me to be seen. Thank you for your time.
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Call the office and request a prompt appointment on the basis of a TSH of 47.
It is not a medical emergency but the longer you delay treatment, the worse your TSH will get and you will continue to feel unwell.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Call the office and request a prompt appointment on the basis of a TSH of 47.
It is not a medical emergency but the longer you delay treatment, the worse your TSH will get and you will continue to feel unwell.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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