Urmm - constipation and indigestion when taking thyroxin

[Piplysmelie]

Hi

I wonder if anyone knows if this is normal, I have recently started taking thyroxin and seem to have developed awful constipation and indigestion.

On the bright side I do feel less tried so just wondering if this is the compromise for more energy.

Also is there anything I can do to help this without taking more tablets.

Thanks

[Moggie]

How long ago did you start taking your meds and how much are you taking?

Constipation and indigestion are both hypo symptoms and what can happen when you first start taking Levo is that you thyroid will have a bit of a breather as it is tired and has been struggling for a long time. This means that whatever T4 (which is the equivalent to Levo) it was able to make will be reduced and the amount of medication you are on at the start may not be enough to compensate for this - hence more hypo symptoms until your GP increases your dose to a more acceptable level.

Hope this gives you a possible explanation for these "new" symptoms.

Moggie x

[Moggie]

Not to sure about that - are you feeling worse the more levo you take then?

Moggie x

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i have exatly the same problem also stomach cramps. regrds brenda