Hi all, new member here. I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in 2014. I take 175mcg Levo, is it safe to increase to 200mcg despite endo giving it another 6-8 weeks? I have been taking 175mcg Levo since October 2017.
Weight gain, puffy eyes, memory loss, fatigue, feeling sad. Advice please.
Why does your endo want to wait another 6-8 weeks? Your results support an increase. But are you addressing the Hashi's with a strict gluten free diet and supplementing with selenium L-selenomethionine 200mcg daily to help reduce antibodies?
Have you had vitamins and minerals tested, Hashi's very often trashes nutrient levels. You need:
If you told the endo you take it daily and away from food, drink etc. then s/he is calling you a liar if s/he still won't increase dose. Write a litter of complaint to the head of endocrinology or to the hospital PALS and say you are being denied the treatment you need because the endo will not believe you are compliant with your meds.
Oh dear, another endo playing the "Blame the patient game". Did you tell him that you do take your Levo every day as instructed and that you resent being called a liar?
Hashi's information, it seems as though you need to help yourself as your endo doesn't appear to have a clue
Those vitamin and mineral tests are mega important. Nutrient levels need to be optimal for thyroid hormone to work. I imagine yours could well be low or deficient.
I would read as much as you can, get clued up on Hashi's and either try and educate this endo or find one who understands Hypothyroidism and Hashi's. In fact, there's no reason why your GP can't just treat you if he understands Hashi's.
I don't know how to write a complaint to the endo, I'm worried I will be discharged
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