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Are my hot flashes caused by my medicine?

I've bee n on thyroid medice for at least 15 years.   I lost my hair ten years ago.  I have had several doctors since then, but NONE of them have associated my baldness with the medicine.  
    After a routine blood test last March, my GYN raised my dose.   Then I had a total hysterectomy.   Since then I have had hot flashes and I get overheated easily --- a lot.    With no ovaries, it must be the thyroid medicine, right?   When I saw that hot flashes and sweating were SEVERE side effects of the medicine, I stop taking the medicine on Friday.   As of Monday, I am still having hot flashes.  
    It's too early for a doctor to be open in our area.   I'll call one this morning, but I don't know when I will be able to get into see him.   QUESTION:   What will happen when I stop the med suddenly?   And what would happen if I keep taking too much medicine?
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458072 tn?1291415186
are you on synthroid or armour?  

The reason I am asking is I have seen many posts from people on synthroid, or synthetic, that have the hair issues.
I have just changed from armour to synthroid, I do hope I don't have that issue.

I would also recommend, if you are not already doing so getting some Hair, Skin, and Nails vitamins.

This last I have been on thyroid meds for 3.5 months now, and I had hot flashes this last cycle. I was on the armour when I began with the flashes.

Best to you.....keep us posted.
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524020 tn?1223161005
I wouldn't just stop taking it, fluctuating thyroid levels can cause much worse problems than you are already having, and can make it harder to get it back on track. At the very least cut the dose in half untill you see your doc.
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