How would I know if I am Levothyroxine intolerant? What are the symptoms? thankyoux

[dylansmum]

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I was - and the NHS shouted me down and told me i wasnt. See the patient information leaflet for a long list of contra indications. For me, mainly gut issues and very obvious CF caused by absence of optimal thyroid functioning. I switched myself to ndt and havent looked back. At least this way i have control i determine my dose based on symptoms, rather that some overpaid NHS GP who wants you in and out in 10 minutes and has no incentive to listen to you

[dylansmum in reply to Hidden]

Hi bluedaffodil

I know that if I tell my GP that I am not coping with Levo, they will just reduce the dosage, which makes me feel even worse. I was started two years ago on 125mgs Levo and have stayed on it ever since, my online prescription ordering chart, states that I am due a review on the 7th September 2012!! I get a lot of the side effects including quite bad palpatations, tummy troubles, and sweating.

What is ndt, where do you get it from, and how do you know what to take, I would like to try it myself!

[Jackie]

Hi I was, tried 4 times different makes. I have to have armour but have to have a private script. For any drug, except things like cardiac and antibiotic, always start on a fraction of the prescribed dose and gradually build it up. This is particularly useful for Statins and T3.

best wishes,

Jackie