Hi , over the last couple of years I've started to excessive sweat under my arms and groin area . I'm not sure if this is down to my medication but as my doses have increased the sweating issue has got worse.
Anyone else have experience of this
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well deal with the most obvious thing first ~ 'sweating more than usual' could be considered to be an early sign of overmediction... why were doses increased ?
Because I was told I was under medicated
ok, i now see you are on a lowish dose of 75mcg .. so my 'overmedication' explanation is unlikely to be the reason .
Hi johnljc. just been reading you previous to catch up . ( should have done it before , soz) can you update us with what happened re latest test results .
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TPOab positive / scan of thyroid "on small side "/ long history of struggling to increase Levo / Tried 6 months without any Levo and felt much better during that time but went back on Levo due to bad blood results / I note you did previously say the sweating was still a problem to some degree even when on no levo at all for those 6 mths.....
"June 2021 ... Free T4 - 11.7 ( 7.86 - 14.4 )
TSH -6.12 ( 0.35 - 5.50 )
At the time I was on 50mg/25mg alternate days .... had lots of dizzy spells
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Aug 2021 ... Free T4 - 14.1 ( 7.86 - 14.4 )
TSH - 5.41 ( 0.35 - 5 50)
Currently on 50mg daily ..... exhausted all the time , short tempered and tingles under eyes. had a phone call..... it was stated everything is fine , when I queried tsh being at the wrong end of range , I was told its where it should be and to retest bloods in 8 weeks ...."
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What were the next results ? (due around Nov/Dec )
Have you had any other blood test results since then ?
How long ago did you go up to 75mcg ?
It is possible it is a problem associated with your adrenal glands, cortisol levels or aldosterone levels. See this link :
paulrobinsonthyroid.com/sym...
I'm sure there must be other causes, but none spring to mind right now.
Hi. I agree with Tattybogle. I stopped sweating completely when I was very hypothyroid but when I became slightly overmedicated last month I noticed I would have episodes of sweating and also had some fierce night sweats. Could being overmedicated be a possible reason?
I'm currently on 75mcg of eltroxin levothyroxine ... my last test in beginning April come back normal range ... can't find results at the min
Please add actual results and ranges
Request GP test B12, folate, ferritin and vitamin D
Optimal or within normal range? There can be a huge difference when it comes to feeling well.
A year ago, you posted Vit B12 levels which were rather low—in the 200s (ideally you want to see 500+ for a serum B12 result).
Have you had B12 tested again recently?
SlowDragonAdministrator
Low B12 is linked to sweating
75mcg is a low dose for a bloke
Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum
What vitamin supplements are you currently taking
When were vitamin levels last tested
Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally before 9am last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
List of private testing options and money off codes
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Medichecks Thyroid plus antibodies and vitamins
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Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes antibodies, cortisol and vitamins by DIY fingerprick test
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Currently taking boots wellman multi vits
Multivitamins never recommended on here
Cheap poorly absorbed ingredients and almost always contain iodine not recommended for anyone on levothyroxine unless tested and found deficient
Levothyroxine contains all the iodine you need
Suggest you get full thyroid and vitamin testing done yourself
ALWAYS test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
Looking for Ft3 at least 50-60% through range
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
Which brand
Do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning
Come back with new post once you get results
I always get Eltroxin levothyroxine.... I think it is time to get a private test do e
Are you vegetarian or vegan
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No neither...... what brand b12 would you suggest
Nothing until you get blood test results back
Always do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning
Test early morning, before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
Do you normally take levothyroxine waking or bedtime?
Stop multivitamins a week before blood test as contain biotin and iron
I already had hyperhidrosis excessive sweating of underarms, hands and feet but it can be aggravated on its severity by other factors as mentioned below.
Only really started suffering with this since starting meds 4 ish years ago
I've always been like this, even before I was medicated. I think it's due to stress on my adrenals.
I used to love the sun and sit in it for hours .... but now after 10 mins in soaked
It could be thyroid related as it can cause sweating, I've noticed that I excessively sweat at night on a regular basis.
I wake up around the same time evey night with sweats 3-4 ish
Me to 😰😰😰😰 soaked 🤨
Doris11
Recommend getting full thyroid and vitamin testing
Looking at your posts …are you still only on 75mcg levothyroxine?
Night sweats often low B12
Come back with new post once you get results
Medichecks is usually the cheapest
Always test thyroid levels early morning, ideally before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
Yes still on 75mcg .... im going to organise a test ( is blood draw best or is the finger prick adequate?)It's not only night sweating.... 10 mins into a walk I'm soaked
Most people manage DIY finger prick test
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
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Drink plenty water day before and before test
Allow plenty of time first go
Make sure you are warm and exercise before hand
Stand up to do test
Costs extra for private blood draw
Medichecks or Blue horizon have list of local clinics
Worth waiting to see if Medichecks is on offer tomorrow before ordering…..Thyroid Thursdays
Thank you I am going to get a full check although my B12 was ‘normal’ the last test 🙁
B12 range is vast - typically 170-770
GP would say anything within that range is “normal”
You’re legally entitled to copies of your actual test results and ranges
On levothyroxine we usually need B12 over 500
Mine was just over 300 😞😞😞
Was folate tested too.?
Are you now taking any Vitamin B complex or B12
Yes it was serum folate is 8 (range 3.9 - 20)
No
So folate also on lower side
Suggest you try taking B complex and separate B12 as outlined in my previous reply
Only start with vitamin B complex
Then after couple weeks add separate B12
Probably will only next separate B12 for couple of months
Thank you so much for your advice 🥰
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
Difference between folate and folic acid
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B vitamins best taken after breakfast
Thorne Basic B or Jarrow B Right are recommended options that contains folate, but both are large capsules. (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
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In week before blood test you might want to consider taking a separate methyl folate supplement and separate B12
Low B12 symptoms
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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.
B12 sublingual lozenges
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How other member saw how effective improving low B vitamins has been
I had this and it was the thyroid medication I was on.
The medication, I'm on t3 only now
Hello...I have suffered with excessive sweating for many years...ascribed to menopause for the first twenty years, then after I was diagnosed hypothyroid ten years ago, there was no improvement. May be coincidence, but the night sweats have improved massively since I took a reliable Vitamin D which is oil-based. Also no longer take TEVA brand... My sweating in the day is, bizarrely, around my eyes, and runs down my face like water. At night I also sometimes get a lurid reddening of the skin on hands, feet and legs, but the Vit. D3 seems to have helped with this too.
What brand of vit d do you take
PharmaNord...
I have the same problem no matter what does of levo I take ,started at 75 mcg slowly upped to 125 with no changes. It happens all over my body but my head being the worst my hair looks like I have just taken a shower. I have taken all the recommended supplements . My doctor doesn't seem to care just says it could be a number of things and use strong deodorant the type that actually stop you sweating , how am I expected to apply that from head to foot . Along with that the weight gain is on going my joints ache life is pretty dam miserable
Honestly 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ Use deodorant! From a professional 🤦♀️
What sort of professional ? and surely it is a anterspirant ,whatever I would need to bathe in it from head to foot. One moment I am fine the next I need to change all my clothes .
Hi don’t know why I said that! I uses sure 72 hr uplift and fresh I tried the Mitchum and that was useless x
😅 , I have tried some good stuff for under arms that works but I can't put it everywhere .
Maybe get some Botox then as that helps with excessive sweating .
What a ridiculous suggestion....Maybe just stop taking g a medicine that is maybe poisoning our bodies
What levothyroxine?
Yes...... at my next endo app if I don't get alternative treatment I'm coming off all together....... I had a much better quality of life before
We all have our own opinion! But I do not appreciate your manner! Thank you
My manner is fine... Telling someone to inject a substance into themselves is absolutely ridiculous.... the sweat will have to come out somewhere... its the worst advice I've ever heard....maybe your just delirious!!
Botox is used for Hyperhidrosis! ( excessive sweating)……… goodbye 👋
But if your hot the sweat comes out else where ..... its bloody stupid...... you imbecile
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