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[shelaghkent]

just been diagnosed underactive thyroid, along with other symptoms I am suffering with strong head sweats every time I do anything no matter how energetic, any help in coping or avoiding these would be much appreciated

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Shelaghkent.

Have you been prescribed Levothyroxine?

[shelaghkent in reply to Clutter]

yes been taking for 4 days now, head sweats started before this tho

[Clutter in reply to shelaghkent]

Shelaghkent,

Thyroid regulates our temperature and metabolism so the head sweats will probably improve when you are optimally medicated but that is likely to take a few weeks or months.

For maximum absorption Levothyroxine should be taken with water 1 hour before or 2 hours after food and drink, 2 hours away from other medication and supplements, and 4 hours away from calcium, iron, vitamin D supplements and oestrogen.

It takes 7-10 days for Levothyroxine to be absorbed before it starts working and it will take up to six weeks to feel the full impact of the dose.

You should have a follow up thyroid test 6-8 weeks after starting Levothyroxine. Arrange an early morning and fasting (water only) blood draw when TSH is highest, and take Levothyroxine after your blood draw.

Most people will find symptoms resolve after their TSH drops to around 1.0 with FT4 in the upper range but symptoms can lag a couple of months behind good biochemistry.

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

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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.

[shelaghkent in reply to Clutter]

thank-you so much for your reply and helpful information, I just need patience

[Clutter in reply to shelaghkent]

Shelaghkent,

Unfortunately you do with thyroid as dysfunction is slow to materialise and slow to correct. You should start feeling some improvement in symptoms in a few weeks.