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On Levothyroxine. Blood Test Shows Underactive Thyroid. On Ferrous Sulphate For Anemia. Have Fever, Swollen Fingers. Side Effects?
GP started me on levothyroxine about two months ago after blood test revieled I had severly underactive thyroid, also severly anemic, started dose at 25 mg for two weeks ,also 200mg of ferrous sulphate, after two weeks increased my dose of levothyroxine to 50mg, plus iron tablet. Had blood test two weeks ago. GP put levothyroxine up to 75mg last week, also still taking 200mg of ferrous sulphate for anemia once a day. Weight was 6stone 9 ounce wen started taken medication.. been losing weight since, weight just 6 stone now... took levothyroxine dose of 75mg this morning... made me really I'll, within 20 minutes, felt dizzy, having palpertations, diarhio,headache, been feeling I'll alday,had chest pains, fever, flushing,swollen fingers...haven't taken my iron tablet,felt to scared.. really anxious about taking levothyroxine dose in the morning!!! Should I wait for another bloodtest or to see my GP before I take anymore levothyroxine???
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
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Levothyroxine is given in hypothyroid states. Hypothyroidism is one of important cause of anaemia. You are already taking ferrous sulphate and it will help to improve anaemic condition. Levothyroxine will correct low thyroid levels. The doses has just recently increased to 75 umg and after taking this you have developed symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, diarrhea, headache, giddiness etc. These symptoms occurred because of aggravation of anxiety by high dose of thyroxin. You are also taking iron tablets and these tablets increase the anxiety also. Consult a Psychiatrist for relief of anxiety. Consult your doctor to decrease the doses of thyroxine if possible and this will prevent any anxiety precipitation.
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Welcome to HCM
Levothyroxine is given in hypothyroid states. Hypothyroidism is one of important cause of anaemia. You are already taking ferrous sulphate and it will help to improve anaemic condition. Levothyroxine will correct low thyroid levels. The doses has just recently increased to 75 umg and after taking this you have developed symptoms like dizziness, palpitations, diarrhea, headache, giddiness etc. These symptoms occurred because of aggravation of anxiety by high dose of thyroxin. You are also taking iron tablets and these tablets increase the anxiety also. Consult a Psychiatrist for relief of anxiety. Consult your doctor to decrease the doses of thyroxine if possible and this will prevent any anxiety precipitation.
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