I take levo then feel cold

[jojojowilts43]

why is itit that soon after taking Levo I feel freezing cold? It pretty much happens every time!. Alongside the cold chill over my body I also get indigestion type feeling in my chest at same time.

Any ideas on why? And anybody this happens to????

[shaws Administrator]

There's not history in your Profile but if you are 'cold' 'freezing' cold your levothyroxine is too low. Cold is a clinical symptom of hypothyroidism and you should also take your temperature and pulse which are probably low too. If either is low you need an increase in levothyroxine

I would suggest getting an appointment and it should be the very earliest possible and fasting, although you can drink water. You should also leave 24 hours between your last dose of levo and the test and take afterwards. This method is helpful in getting the best result and may prevent doctor from adjusting dose unnecessarily. Your TSH should be 1 or lower and if doctor does Free T4 and Free T3 both should be towards the upper part of the range.