I’m new to this site, so the answer to my question may be elsewhere already. Lately I have not been as consistent with the time of taking my levo (75 mg), started by travel and time changes. So, the variation can be between 6 and 8 am. Can this variation cause joint pain?
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Not in my experience . I take mine when I go to the bathroom in the early hours of the morning, this can be between 3-5am, sometimes even later.
Joint pain could be low Vit D, if not recently tested it would be a good idea to do so. The Vit D Council, Vit D Society and Grassroots Health all recommend a level between 100-150nmol.
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How long have you been on only 75mcg
Do you always get same brand levothyroxine at each prescription
ALWAYS test thyroid levels early morning and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
What were most recent Thyroid test results
What’s the reason for your hypothyroidism
Have you had thyroid antibodies tested for autoimmune thyroid disease
Important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least annually
Very common on levothyroxine to need to supplement vitamin D and vitamin B complex continuously to maintain optimal levels
Test FIRST before starting any supplements
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