After an increase in Thyroxine, is it normal to feel better for a couple of weeks and then feel like it's not enough?

[Stellabella]

I had a thyroid completion at the end of October, and was put on Levothyroxine 50mcg. I felt awful. So low and tired I could barely function. 7 weeks later it was increased to 100mcg, and I started to feel a bit better, but now 4 weeks later, I am really tired again and have started to put weight on (in the beginning I was too depressed to eat). I am moody and feeling down, and feeling short of breath among other things.

I'm due for another blood test in a fortnight, but just wondered if it's because I benefitted from the increase, but it's not enough long term? I hate this feeling, I'm just totally useless.

[shaws Administrator]

It is usual when newly diagnosed, to have a blood test every six weeks and a raise in medication. It is a very gradual process and you have to work up slowly till your clinical symptoms go. If they have returned, you need an increase in meds.

[Stellabella]

On my blood test form it just has the box ticked for Thyroid function, and in the comments box says 'change of dose of Levothyroxine'

I've been seen by a General surgeon, not a thyroid specialist, ever, and he said all my tests were always fine. However, the GP I saw last said she prefers to treat the person, not the test results...so we shall see what she says!

I had the first lobe removed due to a massive retrosternal node, and then had problems in the other side (long story short). So much for my 'fine' thyroid!

[girl66]

That is exactly how I have been since my TT 2 years ago.

Every time they increase my dose I feel better - possibly wishful thinking? - then after a few weeks I feel worse again.

I'm on 350 mcg now and still not right.

I'm sorry I don't have the answer for you, but you are not alone!