My levothyroxine side effects

[AppleJacs]

I have been on my Levothyroxine for 3 weeks.
The first week, I felt a bit crazy, jittery when I tried to lay down to sleep and so on.
Now I am very tired, I wasn't even tired before I knew I had a thyroid issue and was put on the stuff. I just don't understand why I feel worse taking something rather than feel better than what I thought of as I was feeling just fine before.
And I have a strange lingering after taste in my mouth all day?

[LDeck]

I'm so glad I found this conversation. My husband has been taking levothyroxine on and off for a few years (which mostly means he use to never take it) Just this past month I told him we should try him taking it everyday for several months and see what happens. These past few weeks though, he has been really irritated and had been feeling super sick. I wish I could find a way to help him. I think his automatic reaction is just not to take anything at all, but the long term effects of that worries me more.

Any suggestions? I would be interested to know what the "natural" route is as well. Thanks!

[mara889]

I want to know what type of meds are you taking,I mean the holistic approach! I would like to know.My doctor want even see me anymore because I complain are should I say,She told me in a firm way go to the hospitol If I feel like that but she is not going to take me off of the LEVOTHYROXIN 100 MG.
I want to the natural also. Please reply.

[DawninFlorida]

I've already called the doctor & ask that I get all 3. My blood draw is scheduled for October 22nd so as soon (& if) I get the results I will post it. I may have to request the results from the VA's Release of Information. We'll just wait & see. Oh, I almost forgot. The Endo doctor said he would call me with the results & when he does I'll ask him to send me a copy.

[gimel]

So what is this natural route?  I'm sure members would like to know more.

[acaigirl]

I'm taking the natural route. Don't like meds. . Don't like side effects!

[gimel]

Yes, the dosages can be easily misunderstood.  Many times you will see .025 mg.  This is the same as 25 mcg.  Many times we will be told that a patient is taking .25 mg, which we know is very unlikely, because that would be 250 mcg.  

Anyway, your 50 mcg is a relatively low dosage.    It will be very interesting to see what your Free T3 and Free T4 levels show in the Oct. tests.  Make sure that those tests are done.