COPD and under active thyroid

[jeanghost]

My husband has been to the oxygen assessment clinic today. His sats are on the low side and she suggested putting the oxygen up to 6L. he is on oxygen 24/7 lately he has been very sleepy which was put down to low oxygen sats.

Tonight I got a phone call from the doctor about my husbands latest blood test. He said that he has an under active thyroid and will need a low dose of thyroxine. He said that this could be the cause of his tiredness and other symptoms.

Anyway else had this problem? It is a bit of a shock and also means yet another type of medication to take. But let's hope this makes him feel better. Will let you know. Jean

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My mother in law had this and to be honest once she had the thyroxine she was fine - took

A little time to get the right dose but it changed her life so I hope your husband responds as well to the treatment! TAD x x

[pollyjj]

I have had thyroxine for many years quite successfully, you have to get your blood checked every now and then to check the levels.

Once on it I believe you stay on it for life, also if you are on it you don't have to pay for prescriptions.

polly xx

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My husband was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid about 16 -17 years go & been on Thyroxine ever since with no problems . Our only problem now is that he was diagnosed two years ago with a very rare lung condition , but this has absolutely nothing to do with the thyroid problem .