About an hour after taking 75 mcg thyroxine my left arm feels weak almost as though I am going to have a stroke, my heart races too. As soon as I lower the dose to 50 mcg it doesn’t do it. I’m not sure if it’s anxiety or actual reaction to the meds.
Has anyone else experienced this please?
My dose is now too low but am afraid to higher it.
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I did not have the same symptoms but I felt sick after my dose of levothyroxine once it got higher. My endo suggested that I split the dose and that avoids a higher spike of hormones entering the system . I take 50mcg morning and 50 MCG bedtime.
I had a private test on September 22nd. Results as followsFerritin 139.0. Ref 13-150
Magnesium 1.03. Ref 0.66-0.99
Cortisol 498.0. Ref 6am-10am 166-507. Test time 08.15
TSH 5.41. Ref 0.27-4.20
T4 total. Ref 82.6. Ref 66-181
Free T4. 15.3. Ref 12.0-22.0
Free T3 2.91. Ref 3.1-6.8
Anti -Thyroidperoxidase. abs 9. Ref <34
Anti- Thyroglobulin Abs 33. Ref <115
Vitamin D 85. Ref 75-100
Vitamin B12. Ref 300 not active test.
Serum Folate 13.60. Ref 8.83-60.8
Vitamin D I can’t get higher than that unfortunately.
I knew TSH would be too high as I dropped to 50 mcg due to weak arm and feeling like a stroke was about to happen. On reflection I have been very stressed so could that be the reason?
Stopped PPI’s months ago, have taken the odd Rennie at night, still get a bit of reflux but it has improved.
Been on 75 mcg for about a year last results were around 1.
As we get older it’s more difficult to absorb B12 but patches are available on Amazon. I have found them to be really good. You may find a Vit D alternative that is better for you too. I’m sure you’re not a lost cause, though I think that about myself a lot lol
supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid) may be beneficial. This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too
Thorne Basic B is a recommended option that contains folate, but is large capsule. You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
With serum B12 result below 500, (Or active B12 below 70) recommended to be taking a B12 supplement as well as a B Complex (to balance all the B vitamins) initially for first 2-4 months, then once your serum B12 is over 500 (or Active B12 level has reached 70), stop the B12 and just carry on with the B Complex.
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