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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
Cytomel, Levoxil and Hair Loss
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Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Cytomel, Levoxil and Hair Loss
by Skar, Oct 09, 2006 12:00AM
I had a total thyrodectomy 7 months ago. I'm on 112mg of Levoxil and 25mg of Cytomel. I have lost probably 40% of my hair and now my hair is thin and tangled. This is so stressful for me. I knew that Graves was serious and I was told that I would do so much better after the surgery, but things are still the same. There is just so much information out there and I get a completely different picture from my doctor that I"m even more confused. He put me on Cytomel just 2 months ago, before when I asked him he was totally against it. My hair loss and weight gain does not bother him at all. I don't see a point in changing doctors, because when I had Graves, I changed about 5 endos and found him to be the best one out of the group. I am just wondering if anyone has any advice about the hair loss and is it ok to be just on Levoxil? He told me that cytomel was only temporary, but I think I'm doing better with cytomel. Should I insist that he keeps me on it? I'm just really confused.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 09, 2006 12:00AM
, Oct 09, 2006 12:00AM
It is fine to be on just levoxyl - most people are on meds like that (ie levoxyl, synthroid etc). Some people do better with combining these meds with cytomel -- usually would not take all 25mcg at once - maybe 1/2 tab in am and the other 1/2 about 2pm. The hair loss may mean thyroid imbalance still - tsh should be around 1.0 --- no matter what your thyroid meds are. Also, there are vitamins made for hair/nails -- go to a GNC or similar store to ask about these.
Catherine
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