Levothyroxine Is Satan (Page 7)

I don't feel so confused anymore. Now I know all of you are going through the same thing. My doctor put me on 50mcg of Levothyroxine about a month ago and I have gain 8 pounds! I get short-breathed and winded REALLY easily when working out. I used to go to the gym for 2 hours, now I can't make it longer than 30 minutes. I wake up ALL the time with tingly fingers because my hands have fallen asleep. I have headaches, I feel 100 times more lazy than before...and it's supposed to help your energy, not drain it. I e-mailed my doctor today, this is not making me happy. Not to mention I now have an acne type rash that burns like hell on my chin and I've always had clear skin. If this drug is supposed to make you feel better it sure as sh*t isn't working for me. I feel like a fat lazy a$$ with an itchhy burning rash on my face... stay away from this drug, that's my suggestion. :(

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Wow, can you please tell me what you are taking?

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PLEASE SEND ME INFORMATION THAT BROUGHT YOU HEALING FROM FIBROMYALGIA/ETC THAT WAS GIVEN TO YOU BY YOUR BFF.

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Would also really appreciate info on natural way to care for hypothyroidism, fibromialgia, chronic fatigue etc.

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Yes, this message was for Margiet. What are you taking for thyroid that has helped you so much? I think I have tried everything with bad results.

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Oh my gosh is all I can say, just got changed from cytamol to 200mcgs of this medicine ive done gained 15 lbs from the cytamol but needed that weight back don't need any moreMy first dose as when I picked it up from the pharmacy within the hour my heart started pounding I cant stand to feel like crap much more so il give it 2 weeks if I see any side effects like some have thats commented on this forum il be calling the old doc back, im laughing in my head because I was so easily convinced I needed to be on thus medicine, it certainly pays to research medicine snd especially forums like this one was honestly hoping I would read these comments and everyone say "oh I feel so great, gave my energy back and can remember things again" well hope this dont give me no face rash or the doctor can have it back!!!

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Liz, can you tell me what came out of that report from Health Canada. I've been on this med for over 30 years & I am diagnosed with something new all the time, the latest oct/13 -precancer cells in breast & feb/14 possible serious lung disease ....going through various tests.....heart disease....also going through tests.

I believe this drug being synthetic will kill you over time. Some of the things I've been diagnosed with since being on this med:
Vit D def, Osteopenia, scoliosis, 2 liver hemangiomas, Hashimoto's, wrist pain, chronic constipation, low blood pressure, problems with eye sight & hearing, trouble swallowing, indigestion, acid reflex, weak ankles, facial pain, TMJ, sinus problems, chronic cough, ongoing bronchitis that never seems to fully go away, feeling overly cold or hot, sweating, low blood pressure, etc, etc.

So I'm facing possible life threatening disease as well as ongoing physical symptoms that are not helped with the med. I feel the med Levothyroxine has actually caused all of these problems.

I'd appreciate hearing from you. I too live in Canada.

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Good to see at least one happy story. Literally have only taken two tablets and am petrified now. I was diagnosed two days ago. Didn't have any other symptoms other than being over weight. Scared now... Headaches bad skin insomnia... no thanks

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Hi, I have been to Sydney for 3 months and enjoyed constant sunshine, a very good diet and done brisk walking for 2 hours plus a day. On my return I saw the endocrinologist who was simply amazed, I told him I felt really good. He sent me for blood tests to see if he could lower my levo to 75mg. He told me in rare cases a thyroid can restart itself, telling me the combination of everything but especially the brisk walking had given optimum results. I lost 4 kilo's out there without really trying, I feel so much better, its true :)

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You may be on a too high dose
I ended up in the er with severe heart palpitations three times in six months. Also tiredness and severe weight loss. I am small as it is but I looked anorexic it scared me.

Now my dose had been altered and so far so good ask your doc to reevaluate you
Good luck

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Hi. I have been on 50mg for about 8 months. I used to weigh about 49 to 50 kg. Since I've been on this medication I have gained about 6 kg. Will this ever stop? I am thinking of stop taking it. What is the point of being on it and gaining weight. Will it help if I go on the 25mg?

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Synthroid is levothyroxine so it's the same thing. There is a dessicated thyroid called Thyroid by ERFA of Canada. I am going to try that because I have been feeling awful on Eltroxin and Synthroid which are both levothyroxine but different brands. I was on Eltroxin for about 20 years then in March I got some weird side effects. High blood pressure, pains in my legs, I have never been able to sleep for more than three or four hours. Since going on Synthroid I have had pounding pulse all over my body, a twitching eye and stiff sore muscles. Doctors don't believe these side-effects. The Dr. I saw today said to just go off it and see what happens over the next month. I'm not sure I trust what she says, I will just have to monitor how I feel and start on the Thyroid if I feel too bad. They must have changed suppliers for the levothyroxine or something because I have had some really bad side effects.

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I take my thyroid tablet as soon as I get up Debs on an empty stomach, hope this helps x

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HELP i AM LOOSING MY HAIR..
i HAVE BEEN TAKING LEVOTHYROXINE ONLY 25 MCG
I WANT TO STOP TAKING THIS DRUG DO NOT REALLY NEED IT
IT MADE ME FEEL LESS TIRED BUT ITS NOT WORTH LOOSING MY HAIR.
NO BODY HAD SAID HOT TO WEIN ONE SELF OFF OF THIS DRUG PROPERLY WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS..PLEASE HELP..

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HELP i AM LOOSING MY HAIR..
i HAVE BEEN TAKING LEVOTHYROXINE ONLY 25 MCG
I WANT TO STOP TAKING THIS DRUG DO NOT REALLY NEED IT
IT MADE ME FEEL LESS TIRED BUT ITS NOT WORTH LOOSING MY HAIR.
NO BODY HAD SAID HOW TO WEIN ONE SELF OFF OF THIS DRUG PROPERLY WITHOUT SIDE EFFECTS..PLEASE HELP..

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I had thyroid cancer. I weighed a very comfortable 120 lbs at 44 yrs old. Now 45 yrs YOUNG i am taking 100 mcg of the dreaded levo!!!, and weigh an uncomfortable 155 lbs!!!! I know that i need the med for my health, but i dont need the weight!!!! I am angry and have become depressed over the weight gain so much that i want to quit it!!! How will that work for me? What will happen? I hope i just lose the weight!!! I'm tired of the rolls! So very sorry if that affends anyone!!! I cant afford to buy new clothes and i work with the public(business public) i cant wear sweats!!!! I am so depressed, i have explored alternatives!!!!!!! NOT GOOD!!! HOW COULD A MED THAT KEEPS YOU ALIVE DO THIS TO YOU!!!! WHY CANT DOCTORS FIND A BETTER MED!!!!!

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Leanne do you live in Canada? I do & I've been on thyroid med for over 30 yrs & have developed numerous health problems including pre-cancer of the breast for which I'm now high risk for full blown cancer. I'm 135 lbs now & I feel unwell most of the time. I'd like to go off of it too. Oh & dr tells me my thyroid is full of nodules & I have to keep getting ultrasounds & biopsies as one of the nodules is cold so a higher for thyroid cancer! Pharmaceutical companies are making tons of money off of this over-prescribed drug while the people who are told they have to take it, just get sicker & sicker with countless problems! Someone help!

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Hi all, I found this forum at 3am while frantically seeking an answer for my entire left side numbness & tingling. I am nearly 38yrs old & was diagnosed with Celiac Disease almost 2 years ago. Now along with this I apparently have Hypothyroidism. My gastro said I was borderline - TSH 5.4 - so not high at all, however my gastro prescribed 50mcg Euthyrox Levothyroxine. I've been taking it for around 1 month. I had slight tingling in hands and feet but since taking the meds I wake up with total left side numbness, face & lips also tingling. It's so unsettling. I have dizzy spells, fatigue, irritable , crazy mood swings etc. Im trying to get an appointment with her to re-think the medication. If I'm borderline, then is there a real need to take them? Especially if symptoms have worsened. No weight gain thankfully as my diet is clean with being Gluten Free. Any advise or tips would be so welcome! Thank you!

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Get off of it ASAP!!! But ween yourself, don't go cold turkey. Get on Nature Throid. Not all docs prescribe it.
stopthethyroidmadness.com

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Hi Debs,
I know now it was the sunshine, good food and exercise over in Oz, that worked my miracle.
I am ok, but not half so fit and healthy, back in the UK.
I have also put back on half a stone and hair is not half a healthy as before.
Sorry to tell you that the magic cure is only sunshine, nothing more, nothing less.

Best wishes Margriet.

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ine was the opposite effect to you, I had all the nasty symptoms ie achy joints tingle arms and fingers and always tired, lethargic, and also overweight verging on a size 16 although I worked out 3 times a week. Since starting with Levo going from 25mcg to normal level of 125mcg for me, which is over a year ago now. I have bags of energy, lost 1 1/2 stone in weight attend gym 3 times a week as I always did before. I am always busy around the house and garden and taken on an allotment too. It has certainly given me a new lease of life and I am 67. I can only say you are being underdosed or the diagnoses is completely incorrect for you. I was given my Levo gradually starting at 25mcg after 6 weeks having a new blood test, then given 50mcg according to readings and so on blood tests being taken every 6 weeks until I was on the correct dose for me. It seems to me that some doctors do not take time in introducing this drug to their patients with drastic consequences. I would get another opinion if I were you because you must be suffering

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