underative thyroid

[traceyblip]

id it normal to still feel so tired & drained after getting medicationim on levothyroxine 100.

[Hidden]

Yes, if you are undermedicated. Until you get the right dose you will have symptoms. I was ill on levo no matter what dose - NDT works for me

[traceyblip in reply to Hidden]

sirry but what is ndt

[helvella Administrator in reply to traceyblip]

traceyblip,

You might find my list of abbreviations and acronyms of some help:

dropbox.com/s/og3lmxa1dqadb...

NDT = "natural" desiccated thyroid = dried, powdered pig thyroid formed into tablets.

Posters have frequently been asked to avoid causing confusion by posting unexplained acronyms and abbreviations.

[SueNicol]

Yes! I have been on a starting dose of 50 mcg Levo since middle of December when I was first diagnosed. I actually got worse before I started to improve. But I am still wiped out and obviously am on too low a dose. It can take weeks for the Levo to take full effect which is why I was told I couldn't have repeat bloods for 7 weeks. These have now been done and I see my GP next week.

[Treepie in reply to SueNicol]

It took me abyear to get to just about ok evn after being on 125mcg for most of the time. Whilst you should soon see some improvement it is a long haul.

[Fantasy101]

I've had an under active thyroid since I was about 15/16. Am now 28 & currently on 200 mg of levothyroxine and am still tired all the time. It's ridiculous, every time they docs increased my dosage he said I should feel a difference but I never have.

[Lucky14]

Im the same as Fantasy101, been on medication for 15years currently on 200mg Levothyroxine, and still feel tired all the time.