Synthroid & menopause hot flushes

[Marian50]

I am on .50 mg synthroid for the last 5 years.  Prior to that, no meds for several years, and before that, PTU for hyperthroidism.  In past 6 months, I am having hot flushes and wondering if it is menopause (I'll be 50 this year) or if I need to reduce my synthroid dosage.  Am getting blood test this week to check TSH level.  I also feel confused, like cotton is in my head, and am having difficulty remembering anything and I am slow to get things done.  It's causing me to lose confidence at work, and I'm very concerned about figuring out how to remedy the situation and get my edge back.  I own a business and have done very well up until recently, but now I'm struggling to remember what work I need to do.  I'd like to hear from business women who have experience with this.


This discussion is related to Menopause and Synthroid.

[KelownaGirl]

I'm taking 90mg of Armour and 1500mg of L-Tyrosine. In addition a good age appropriate multi, additional D-3, C and Forskolin.

[stella5349]

If you can - research the menopause and thyroid problem links.

Early meno is common within hypo T women. Brain fog or loss of concentration is very common in hypothroidism.

Have you tried supplementing with an amino acid of L-tyrosine? is makes a world of difference.

As for the hot flashes - I have been not so sucessful in getting those to leave. When they hit - I deal with it.  I have tried primerose and it didn't help much