I've just had half my thyroid and a goitre removed. My thyroxine dosage has been increased, but I'm still totally exhausted, any advice?

[fionabarker]

[nostoneunturned]

Please help those who consider your case by telling us more - when was the operation performed, how much thyroxine were you on and for how long, and what is your current dose and how long have you been on it? If you have the results of any blood test please would you quote the results plus the all-important ranges.

Have your B12, ferritin, folate, Vit D been checked?

[fionabarker in reply to nostoneunturned]

My thyroidectomy was a month ago, I was taking 75 mcg, now taking 100mcg and 125 mcg on alternate days, for last three weeks, will be due a blood test shortly, just exhausted , coming home early from work because I'm so tired. I've no idea about the blood results, I never see them

[fionabarker in reply to fionabarker]

I have been on thyroxine for 14 yrs, I started off on 25mcg then about 8 yrs ago it went to 50cmg then 2 yrs ago it went to 75 mcg, I have always had a goitre but it's been getting bigger. It may my fine needle aspiration should uncertain results, I put off surgery until.aftervmy wedding, by I'm more tired now than ever

[shaws Administrator]

Hi Fiona

Welcome to our site and it will be a big learning curve about thyroid. It is very early days yet if you only had the op a month ago. Usually the increase in thyroxine is gradual - maybe every 4 to 6 weeks (someone who has had the op may say differently). So you say you began on 75mcg (for 1 week and then 75 and 100 on alternate days for 3 weeks) it may be that it is a bit too much but, of course, you will be under the care of an Endo.

Initially, many people feel unwell until they get to an optimum dose and when you next have your blood test ask for a copy of the blood test results - this should also include the ranges (the figures will be in brackets as labs differ). Post your results here and It makes it much easier for someone to advise.

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