Am I hypo and hyper ?

[Margelatte]

Hi, I'm on 100mcg levothyroxine, the gp raised it 3-4 weeks ago. For the last 2 weeks I've been feeling dreadful, more dizzy, more anxious, headaches, a pressing feeling accross my chest please help am I going mad

[Clutter]

Margelatte, skip two or 3 doses and go back to 75mcg for a week. Then try 75/100mcg alternate days for a couple of weeks before increasing to 100mcg daily.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[Margelatte in reply to Clutter]

Thank you Clutter, I have been unwell actually taken to my bed since Thursday, I told my gp 100mcg daily was too much but she wouldn't listen, maybe it's time for another blood test and maybe another gp too.

[Clutter in reply to Margelatte]

Margelatte, If your TSH was high or your FT4 low, increasing dose was the right thing to do. Some people do struggle to tolerate dose increases which is why I suggested alternate 75/100 which is a gentler way. Low iron can also make it difficult to tolerate dose increases without feeling hyper and hypo so it may be worth asking for ferritin to be tested.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

[gabkad in reply to Clutter]

Agreed. Sometimes a 25 mcg jump in dose can be too sudden. 12.5 mcg is gentler.

[Margelatte]

I was taking 50/75 and my gp said I was 11.4 so to take 100...... It was fine for 2 weeks then bang I'm housebound..... So I think your right maybe try 75/100 . Thank you so much.

I've had a really bad ear infection too, my friend said that can upset your thyroid too.

[Dexter1]

Those are symptoms of over medication. Have your level retested.

[Margelatte]

I've decided to NOT take my levothyroxine today, not feeling worse in fact I've managed to get my decorations up, still not feeling brilliant though, but so far no anxiety.....tomorrow I will take 50mcg and the next day 75mcg. Does this sound right. Thank you all.