Hypothyroidism (under reactive thyroid)- side effect of tb medicines?

[rina-roy]

I am a tuberculosis meningitis patient. I have completed 19 months of my treatment. I was given 2nd line tb drugs for 15 days later shifted back to 1st line tb drugs

I have a doubt, is Hypothyroidism a side effect of tb medicines ?

Because I have read that in some cases 2nd line medicines leads to Hypothyroidism. But I was only given 2nd line drugs for just 15 days!

[Justiina]

My dad had latent TB which needed to be taken care as he needed biological meds for his bad psoriasis.

He was on antibiotics for 9 months and the meds he took was not the worst but I understood all antibiotics for TB can affect thyroid function. Some do cause hypothyroidism and it's mentioned on the leaflet with instructions to use thyroid meds at the same time.

My dad's TSH went from 2.5 to 5 during the antibiotics but those antibiotics are so heavy anyways destroying muscles so hard to say was it just a reaction to other side effects. After finishing the course of antibiotics he slowly bounced back so damage to muscles or to thyroid function was not permanent for him.

Do you have symptoms of hypo? How are your thyroid numbers?

In ideal case you bounce back and do not need thyroid meds.

[rina-roy in reply to Justiina]

Thanq so much for sharing your experience.

Actually I gained 5-6 kgs weight which my doctors said was due to steroids

I was also feeling very lazy n couldn't study for my boards. They said this is due to brain tb n might be due to medicines

I had lot of muscular pain too.

I could also feel my heart beat.

I was experiencing these symptoms for past 5-6 months

My TSH is 116

Ultrasound : multi nodular goiter

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

Are you taking thyroid medication ?

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

yes i am taking.

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

Sounds as if you have Hashimotos.

How much Levo/T4 are you taking ?

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

sorry i didn't get u

appointment with doctor is due end of this month

some blood tests also due

at present i am on thyroxine 100mcg

thanq so much for the concern

[Marz]

I had ileo-caecal ( gut ) TB over 45 years ago and was taking medication for over 14 months. I was 27 at the time - and Hashimotos was not diagnosed until I was 59. I always felt unwell but put that down to the treatment and the ongoing Crohns ..... Now over 71 and feeling well

So hope you will be well soon .....

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

Thanq you soo much for the hope

Now I feel a bit positive..

Hope you stay in good health

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

TB can be linked to LOW VitD. Have you been tested ??

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

Hmm no not yet

Is it to be tested ?

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

Yes - and also have B12 - Folate & Ferritin tested. Have a feeling your levels will be low. Tag me when you post results .... 😊

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

Ok sure ill tag thanq for your advice

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

Can u pls tell me any other complications after tuberculosis treatment ?

Atleast ill try to prevent them

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

Healthy eating - spend time in the sun - and lots of rest ...

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

ok Marz i will take them seriously...thanq so much

[Marz in reply to rina-roy]

In days gone by - before treatments - patients were hospitalised and their beds wheeled outside for the sun and fresh air ....

[rina-roy in reply to Marz]

ohh i see i will definitely do that

[Justiina]

Yeah meds for tb docause tiredness but with that high TSH there is no doubt the meds affected thyroid function. I hope you get treatment for that!

[rina-roy in reply to Justiina]

hmm yeah ! i am taking meds 4 that too. thanq