Glad you are starting to feel better. To answer you question about TSHs. Mine was a 32 before treatment and my latest was a 2.4 if I remember correctly. I know that my antibodies are still "very high." I'm still trying to learn more about all of this.
Thanks everyone for your input. I have been on 100 mcg of Levothyroxine for a couple of days now. I feel better than I did as far as mentally and I have noticed that Im not quite as lethargic. I actually went out visiting people today which is the 1st in a long time because I didnt want to be around people. I see my doc on the 26th of July and I will see how I am by then. If I feel the need I will suggest the other meds. My doc is pretty good about listening to me. So what TSH level did you guys have?? I was curious about what other peoples were. I know the doc at the ER said my thyroid was barely working.. Well once again thanks everyone. :D
I started generic levothyroxine about a month ago and felt worse than when I wasn't on any meds at all. I was more tired and VERY, VERY irritable which could be a symptom of depression. I mentioned this to my doctor and the fact that MANY people recommended that I take a brand name (including my brother who has the same condition) for the same symptoms that I described. The doctor basically dismissed what I was saying to him and said that generic is the same as brand. So frustrating! I think I know my body better than he does.
Are you on a brand name or generic?
Also, if you feel very depressed like you want to hurt yourself, call/page your doctor immediately or go to an ER.
Keep us posted.
I hope you (and I) feel better soon!
This is all likely from the severe hypothyroidism. It may take 1-2 months to start feeling better and the dose will need adjustment. Likely 100-125 mcg will be the right long-term dose (depending on your weight, other meds and absorption of the levothyroxine). Using brands such as synthroid, unithroid or levoxyl, etc -- is preferred over generic which may not be as consistent.
Your TSH is dangerously high. Please be patient. It will take you months to feel better and your body a year to get back to normal. If you are not better on the synthetic - please consider other options. At least adding Cytomel (T3) to the levoxyl or switch to Armour. Armour is harder to get it prescribed as many doctors are against it - they should listen to people (the majority of them) who feel better on Armour.
I say it will be weeks (say over a month) until your TSH gets in the normal range which is below 2. Hang in there - you are very hypo. Also, make sure they check for antibodies to see if you have Hashimotos. Good luck!