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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
I was born w/o a thyroid.
Answered by
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.
I was born w/o a thyroid.
by LibraGurl85, Nov 24, 2005 12:00AM
I'm 20 years old and my diagnosis is Congenital Hypothyroidism. I've been on Synthroid since I was 2 weeks old; and I'll be on it for the rest of my life. I was just curious as to what would happen if I just decided one day to stop taking it. I know that if I had gone any longer w/o it when I was an infant, or even was never on it...I'd be either dead or seriously mentally retarded.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Nov 24, 2005 12:00AM
, Nov 24, 2005 12:00AM
If you stop taking it, the medication will be completely out of your system within 5 weeks. Being 20 years old (provided you have no other health issues) you will likely feel very lethargic the first 2 months then by 3-4 months (or less) your heart rate will slow - eventually you will go into a coma and die -- the exact timing varies but likely within 6 months or so. Don't stop the med!
Member Comments (2)
by LibraGurl85, Nov 25, 2005 12:00AM
Wow...well...that's kinda scary. Thanks though for the answer! I've been wondering that for a long time.
