Underactive thyroid

[patzi2021]

Are there any symptoms that are typical of too low a dose of levothyroxine

[Jaydee1507 Administrator]

Low energy, sleepyness, brain fog, constipation, moodyness, depression, anxiety, dry skin. I could go on.

What were your latest results - with ranges?

[patzi2021 in reply to Jaydee1507]

Thank you very much

[HowNowWhatNow in reply to Jaydee1507]

can constipation and dehydration also be a sign of over medication?

[Jaydee1507 Administrator in reply to HowNowWhatNow]

I would say yes, but, more likely that person would have low vitamin levels and the thyroid hormone wasn't being used properly anyway. Resting heart rate would be a better guide.

[HowNowWhatNow in reply to Jaydee1507]

thank you

[DippyDame]

thyroiduk.org/if-you-are-un...

[Lalatoot]

please be aware that the symptoms of underactive and overactive can be the same.

When undermedicated hypo my resting heart rate rises. I also lose weight The same happened when I was hyper so I look at symptoms and blood results to guide me.

[patzi2021 in reply to Lalatoot]

Thanks a lot

[SlowDragon Administrator]

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking

How long on this dose

What are your most recent thyroid and vitamin results

ALWAYS test thyroid levels early morning, ideally just before 9am and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 too

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

[patzi2021 in reply to SlowDragon]

hanks for info