Upping the dose of Levo

[Z_oo72]

... When we are not well.

Hey all, quick question please, I have shingles atm. (yes, they are utterly EVIL!)

I have noticed that my system is really slow & dry skin etc. Does the thyroid need a bit of extra help when we are ill?

I have upped the dose of levo by 25mcg and will come back down when the shingles neuralgia passes or i go Hyper etc...

Am i doing the right thing??

cheers , Zu : )

[cwill]

I think that I remember reading that infection can require a dose increase. Overstimulation can be judged by using the following:

[cwill in reply to cwill]

Do Oh!

nebula.wsimg.com/ccda743704...

[Z_oo72 in reply to cwill]

Brill , thanks

z x

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Did you notice my post a few days go about shingles?

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

Probably of no use whatsoever, but might be of some interest.

[Z_oo72 in reply to helvella]

oh no sorry helvella - i will look now. i have just been skimming the boards lately. thanks for the link : )

[ljk1]

I had mild case of shingles ( burning pain but didn't develop rash)couple of years ago,we googled it and found someone recommending magnesium,which I took large doses of,and it seemed to work for me!

[Z_oo72 in reply to ljk1]

Thanks for that ljk : )