Sinus issues

[Lmcb2024]

Good morning

I was wondering if anyone on here has issues with sinuses?? I don't know if it's just coincidence but before I started taking levothyroxine I had awful sinus pains on one side of my face, ended up with antibiotics but it took a long time to clear (seemed to ease after a few weeks this coincided with the start of levo) then over the past couple of days it has returned (I'm due my 8 week blood test after increase in levo and may need increase again) does anyone had experience of this that the two could interlink or is it just coincidence?

Thanks

[TSH110]

before diagnosis (atrophic autoimmune thyroiditis) I was plagued with sinusitis. My mother also suffered badly with it until treated. It stopped even on Levothyroxine. I am sure it was a symptom of hypothyroidism.

I’d suspect you are not optimised on Levothyroxine yet. You should have a TSH of 0.2- 0.5 and free t4 and free t3 in the upper part of their range (numbers in brackets) same if it’s just T4 and T3. It should go away then.

Check your results I can see mine on line from the surgery link I was given I had to show them my birth certificate to get access or just ask the receptionist to print out your results for your records. Its your legal right so a good surgery just prints them out there and then. With those you can get advice here if you have further problems. Optimisation can be a massive battle if the gp is not up to much. Each person has their own individual need for thyroid hormones so this has to be aimed for not just any old something in the range, once there you should feel well again.

[Lmcb2024 in reply to TSH110]

Thank you for your reply x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Are you still only on 75mcg dose Levo?

Sinus could be because you’re still on too low a dose

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Assuming still only on 75mcg ….very likely ready for next increase to 100mcg daily after results are back

Very important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 at least once year minimum

what vitamin supplements are you taking

High thyroid antibodies confirms your hypothyroidism is autoimmune

Have you had coeliac blood test yet

Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)

Bloods should be retested 6-8 weeks after each dose change or brand change in levothyroxine

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 tested

[Lmcb2024 in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes still 75 think should be contacted for bloods in next week, thanks for reply xx

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Lmcb2024]

You need to be proactive and book bloods yourself

Book early morning, ideally before 9am if possible

[Lmcb2024 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thank you I will, I can't book to they send me the link and they automatically come out. I will book for the am thank you so much x

[Agitator23]

Yes, years of sinus issues and loss of sense of smell. Hopeful that this might get better now I'm on 112.5 mcg Levothyroxine. The endocrinologist said sense of smell takes a long time to come back, though. My sinus issues have become chronic due to not being diagnosed hypothyroid for so long...

[Jojomcc]

I've always had sinus issues, and since being diagnosed with under active thyroid they seem to get worse... But I've read that have thyroid issues causes more allergies to be predominant

[olgadimitri]

I reduced food consumption, practiced intermittent fasting, some other detox, and my sinus has gone

[Janine159]

Yes I had untreated low thyroid for years and my sinuses were bad pain behind eyes post backdrop was given nasal sprays repeatedly that did nothing. 3 years later and am still suffering not referred to ent just left. It was terrible before I was treated with levothyroxine must have been coughinh up mucus sore throat face pain 100 times a day it eased to about 40 but still carrying on tho I hear on here that others had it and cleared up once at optimal level I still havent reached that yet sadly and it's a battle trying get increased good luck hope you feel better soon x

[MochasAndMusings]

Unfortunately thyroid disease causes a myriad of issues including possible sensitivities, intolerances and allergies. I have been plagued with sinus issues for years, although I think mine was triggered by a bout of MRSA I caught when I was working as a Health Professional. I now have a weakness there. My issues cause headaches which are nasty at times. It is worth checking you do not have any food intolerances. I have to limit high fat dairy. I have also gone gluten free, but this is generally better for folk who have autoimmune based thyroid disease anyway. I use Sudafed when I'm desperate, but this isn't good long term. Also, make sure that you are optimally medicated where possible.