Ugh, i'm disgusted. Three years ago, I
was the mom on the run. I was always full
of energy and always on the go. I was 135
lbs. Then, I stopped having menstrual
cycles and I gained 50 lbs in 4 months
without changing my exercise or eating
habits. I was freaked out, so I went to
the doc and was diagnosed with
hashimoto's. I was started on 25mcg of
levoxyl and quickly moved up to 125mcg.
Then I went to another doctor because my
tsh was 9 and my reg doc said i'd be ok.
My new doc put me on 137mcg of levoxyl.
I'm still tired all the time. My sex
drive has went from nascar to sunday
driver. My hair, even though it's long,
is falling out. I can't lose weight. I'm
now about 200 lbs! I don't have energy to
play with my kids anymore and it's
depressing. I've tried vitamins, and
because I have pcos related to my
hypothyroidism, i'm on glucophage, which
makes me shakey and sick to my stomach all
the time. I'm 26 and feel like i'm 70.
Anyone have any solutions to my problem?
Do I need to pursue more aggressive
treatment?
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Lisa36
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Sep 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Ft Lauderdale
Hello. Sorry to hear about your hypo-
problems. I have them too.
I was diagnosed 3 years ago was taking 50
mcg of levoxyl until a few months ago. I
went to a new endo almost 6 months ago and
told him how miserable, cold, depressed,
unable to lose any weight even after
running three marathons, hair falling out,
puffy face, loss of libido, absolutely no
energy, etc.. I convinced him to write a
rx for cytomel (5 mcg) to use along with
my levoxyl. Immediately I felt better I
had more energy and I was actually happy
until this last month. I think I need
more cytomel. I read alot about it and
alot of hypothyroid people are having
great success with it.
The problem is the dosage has to be
administered in such small amounts because
it could be dangerous if you are given to
much too soon. Also i've noticed I feel
much better if I have smalll snack like
meals avery 3-4 hours instead of a large
meal. I run every other day and it seems
like the only time I really feel good is
while I am running. Good luck.
Hello.
I was alos diagnosed with hashimoto
hypothyroidism 2yrs ago. The recent
2tests showed levels within ranges,
except..Antibody was 24,9 u/ml (shouldbe
<12).
I was given levothyroxin 25 ug per day.
There're other symptoms like
heartrate..Bloodpressure etc.. Doctor
seemed not explain much but
increase/decrease the medi @time.
I study from internet got myself
healthguard t18 treatment with consultants
there to help online. Symptoms improved
lately the 3/4 months. For good that its
patient support gp explain me my
conditions, tks the consultant tedyu
@health-guard.Net by this
chance...Anyone tried t18 before?
At least should be no side-effect than
levothyroxin... I'm on my 2nd treatment
till next blood test hope the figures show
good and less on prescription
drugs...Pls...
