Severe itching/rash

[CSM54]

I recently increased from 50mcg to 75 Thyroxine. A couple of weeks later I got itching and a rash which has now spread almost everywhere. Anyone else with these symptoms?

[LouiseRoberts]

Hi

Could it be that you are taking 2 different brands of thyroxine? You may be having a reaction to one of the fillers.

Louise

xx

[CSM54 in reply to LouiseRoberts]

Thanks for the reply but no, they are the same make/manufacturer. Everything was ok before I increased, I am cutting back now to see if that makes a difference but it could take a couple of weeks.

Absolutely nothing else has changed, I don't understand it. I read somewhere that an itchy rash is a side-effect, but I can't remember where I read it! GP says it is not listed in his book.

[foxglove in reply to LouiseRoberts]

foxglove

When I was on 50mcg had terrible itching but no rash. Alright on 25 mcg, maybe just higher dose - not much help . Doc wants me back on 50Mcg, but I am reluctant

Chris x

[shaws Administrator]

I have been on meds for 3 years. About three months ago I began to get lots of itchy patches and, eventually, one breast was completely covered. GP prescribed a steroid cream, but I found greatest relief with Double Base (with pump dispenser) gel which is very soothing.. It dries into skin extremely quickly and cooled and calmed things down.

<b>Updated on Dec 1 2010 8:57AM:</b> I asked the GP to prescribe the Gel.

<b>Updated on Dec 1 2010 7:50PM:</b> In iguard.org (who keep an eye on contraindications) at the very bottom you will see that 1% complain of itchy/rash.

iguard.org/medication/levot...

[Muffy in reply to shaws]

Did you read about the rash in the thyroxine insert? If so, you can show it to your GP next time you go.

[Zephyrbear]

I have been taking various doses of Thyroxine for several years now but have constantly suffered with incredible itching especially on my lower legs and the mound of my thumb which I have practically scratched raw. Lately the itching has also spread to other parts of my body, especially where I seem to have laid down the fat around my middle and breasts as a result of this thyroid problem. Another disturbing symptom I had when I was actually taking more thyroxine than I needed to was that my fingernails started lifting off their nailbeds, and the only way I found out that this was indeed the reason was that I happened to be watching an episode of 'Chicago Hope' in which a character was suffering from a hyper-thyroid... Once I reduced the dosage, my nails miraculously re-attached themselves!