hi knew to all this little confused

[shaybenholly]

hi about 5 weeks ago i went the doctors id been getting loads of heart palps freezing all the time an no energy so he done a blood test called me back an said ive got an under active thyroid started me on 25 micrograms of levothyroxine an said to have another blood test i 4 weeks which ive just had an i go back for the results tomorrow . few days into taking meds palps went away a little more energy as weeks went but i got more energy back but by friday just gone which was the day id been for blood test palps are back not as bad as first time round an i have no energy what so ever . i dont understand thyroid problems etc just wondering is their anything i should be asking my doctor tomorrow ie ive heard someone mention vitamin levels im not sure if their certain foods i should avoid i dont want to google stuff because ive just got over agoraphobia an anxiety so dont want to read any horror storys if you no whay i mean any help would be so appreciated thanks in advanve lisa xx

[shaybenholly]

Thanks I took my meds just before the blood test on Friday I didn't no not to I won't make that mistake again I think my iron levels were checked with my first blood test for anemia an all was ok but will ask for the others to be checked thanks for reply it's all very scarey for me because I haven't got a clue what's happening x

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Shaybenholly.

As RFU says, don't take your Levothyroxine until after your next blood test as it can skew the results. Ask for a printout of your results with the lab ref ranges (the figures in brackets after your results) after every blood test and you can post them in a new question for comment/advice.

25mcg is a very low dose so it probably won't affect your test and if your TSH is still elevated your GP will probably increase it to 50mcg.

Symptoms improving when you first have Levothyroxine and then resuming is a sign that you responded to the initial dose 25mcg but your body is telling you it needs more now.

Take your Levothyroxine with a full glass of water on an empty stomach one hour before, or two hours after. food and drink, two hours away from other medication and supplements and four hours away from vitamin D3, calcium, iron and oestrogen.

Ask your GP to test ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and folate as hypothyroid patients are often deficient/low and these deficiencies can cause musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and low mood similar to hypothyroid symptoms. Post your results with the lab ref ranges (the figures in brackets after your results) in a new question and members will advise whether supplementation is required.

These links explain more about hypothyroidism (no horror stories )

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/diagno...

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

[shaybenholly]

thanks so much i do have aches in my elbows an knees im so tired today its horrible they think ive had it for a few years when i look back at symptoms i ignored including a huge weight gain few years back the doctor was amazed ive managed to lose 56 pound in just over a year so thankfully my weight is normal again can i just ask is their any foods i should be avoiding an is their foods that help thank so much for replying guys x

[shaybenholly]

thanks i will do an will have a go at gluten free