Sorry to ask another question but I was just wondering about increasing the Liquid T4.
As a follow on from my previous post - I have stopped the HC completely (I had been on 5mg for a while) then decided to increase it to 10mg (to help the adrenals cope with the medication) however that was a silly thing to do and I ended up feeling really dreadful, so have stopped taking it (still having Vit C, B & Ashwagandha tincture for the adrenals)
For the past seven days I have been taking a daily amount of 0.5ml = 2.5mcg of Liquid T4 and so far their doesn't appear to be any issues (this is a big improvement - 7 days without being toxic) but now I am starting to feel not so good and was wondering how long I should stay on this dose?
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KW, that's great you've tolerated the liquid T4. Feeling good initially and then feeling as you're declining is usually a sign that you need more meds, so I would increase gently now.
KW, I really would recommend doing one thing at a time. If you have just started HC again perhaps you should wait a week and see how you react before increasing thyroxine.
KW, I wasn't suggesting you come off HC. Just suggesting you don't increase T4 at the same time you restarted HC so if you have a reaction you'll have a better idea whether the HC or increased T4 was the culprit. Just give it a few days before increasing.
I will stay on 5mg of HC and if all goes well, when I am on a normal dose of T4 then I will start cutting it back.
It was recommended that I started on 5ml = 25mcg this seems to be the standard dose and if that caused problems she was going to mask the unpleasant effects with beta blockers.
I would rather do it slowly, as I am the one that really suffers if it goes toxic
Their has been a big difference, what I have noticed most is that I am stronger and can lift things I couldn't before.
After taking the T4 this morn I did feel and still do like a pressure round the heart - Not sure if that's the medication or just a symptom, or the adrenals.
I would just be happy to have the daily dose of 0.5ml - 2.5mcg to get used to for say a month so I know it isn't going to go wrong, then maybe think of a increase
KW, if you haven't had any problems with reintroducing HC after 5 days raise your thyroxine slightly every 5/7 days until you are on the prescribed dose.
If you only feel pressure around the heart after a dose and it wears off later it will probably be a reaction to the medication and you don't need to worry about it.
Any improvement in your mood? Your posts are brighter and you don't sound so anxious and low.
I am so much happier - I think it is more to do with the fact that I am starting to be able to tolerate a medication now and now I feel although it may take time - I have a chance at getting completely better andplus I do feel better than I did, even on that small dose.
The feeling around the heart hasn't gone but it doesn't feel like I am going toxic, do you think that could be the HC ?
I didn't realise I could increase my dose every 5/7 days - that's great, I guess I am just being over cautious.
KW, I don't know anything about HC or its effects. If you raise your dose and you feel over medicated go back to the previous dose for a few days before trying again.
I think it maybe the HC causing the problem - I will check my pulse tonight and if that is still reasonable then I will stop the HC, It has caused me lots of horrible symptoms in the past - it would be great if that just means I do not need it anymore :>
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