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?