adrenaline surges

[Mag999]

I’m getting early morning adrenaline surges which I find so uncomfortable

I’m not clear if they are thyroid related or because I’m post meno or because I have pernicious anaemia

they can happen in the middle of the night too

Any ideas on how to stop them gratefully received

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Very common when hypothyroid and under medicated

Adrenals try to compensate for lack of thyroid hormones

Then when you increase the dose levothyroxine, adrenals have to reduce the amount of adrenal hormones needed

See from previous post you just increased levothyroxine back to 75mcg

Which brand of levothyroxine are you currently taking

Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription

What vitamin supplements are you currently taking

When were vitamin D, folate and ferritin levels last tested

As you have PA are you taking daily vitamin B complex

Retest thyroid and vitamin levels 6-8 weeks after being on constant unchanging dose and brand of levothyroxine

[Mag999 in reply to SlowDragon]

brands seem to change every time ! I avoid teva as it upset my stomach otherwise I have to take what I get or I would end up with gaps again. Dose has been chaotic as I tried splitting it but kept forgetting the last 25mcg so back to 75 mcg first thing.

Will stay on this and get back on my vitamin regime ready to retest.

Thanks for your help