I can't seem to find anything else particularly relevant on the printout I asked for but am just wondering what anyone thinks?
I had a complete thyroidectomy some years ago but have very bad skin (seems to be a follicular/acne-type problem everywhere), weight gain, aches and pains; especially along the tibia bones and am tied on and off. I have been on 175mcg Levo. which was increased to that level last year.
Any thought before the endo. appt. are very welcome.
Thank you
Written by
marbez10
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Thank you for replying I take mulit-vitamins + iron, selenium, zinc and omega 3 oils admit to feeling better but the weight gain is still an issue and so are the aches and pains and my skin is awful; acne-type boil things everywhere. Attractive - NOT.
Hi Endo should test for all the normal things associated with thyroid , if good! Also he/she should do a Free T3 test but if possible try and get one done before as it could prove useful in endo`s treatment plan.
Ok.... I've now had my Endo. appt. and he has suggested for my GP to prescribe Liothyronine 20 mcg; to be split in half and taken twice daily. One half in the morning and one at lunchtime, so that it doesn't stop me sleeping (pharmacist said). It also means that my Levo is reduced from 175mcg to 75mcg.... Blimey, this is going to take a while to get used to!!
Has anyine had any experience of changing their meds like this?
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.