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[Andypandy30]

Hi I have been quite happily on levothyroxine 100 for years and doctor changed me to 75 due to a thyroid test since then have had alot of symptoms .after discussing with GP I would go back on 100 mcg as was feeling very anxious and down .I take weekly B12 and multivitamins daily .do j continue these while waiting on new dose to settle .feeling very shaky this morning and have been feeling very anxious and B12 usually helps these sorts of symptoms .just don't want to feel worse .I had the shaking anxiuis feeling prior to increasing dose.what other vitamin deficiency can cause this jittery feeling inside

[Gambit62 Administrator]

I think you probably meant to post on Thyroid UK

If you are taking levo then it has quite a long half life which, in theory means that you shouldn't notice any difference for a week or so but I know people are different and I notice if I miss a dose by accident - whilst others can go months without feeling anything. You probably need to get hold of the test results that were used. to reduce the dosage - sure that TUK will ask about that - and give you advice on arguing your case - its a bit frustrating that GPs will act on test results without actually asking their patients how they feel.

[Andypandy30 in reply to Gambit62]

Hi Gambit thank you .yes I got the test results and doctor now says I shdnt have reduced and have been back on the 100 mcg a week now and hope to improve .I also have a cold at the minute and that has probably added to the awful way I have been feeling