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Could Over Dosage Of Thyroid Medication Be The Cause For Headache And Weakness?
Just had blood work done and all t Hough the results were good it showed I m taking to much thyroid medication. I ve been feeling weak and tired lately and have a headache most of the time I m wondering if too much thyroid medication is causing me to feel this way
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
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I have gone through your query. Yes taking higher doses of thyroid hormone than you needed can cause the symptoms you mentioned. Palpitation, irritability, fatigue and weakness are usual symptoms. Adjust the dosage with the help of your doctor. Taking low dose beta blocker like propranolol will be helpful to get relief from the symptoms you are having.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Yes taking higher doses of thyroid hormone than you needed can cause the symptoms you mentioned. Palpitation, irritability, fatigue and weakness are usual symptoms. Adjust the dosage with the help of your doctor. Taking low dose beta blocker like propranolol will be helpful to get relief from the symptoms you are having.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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