Taking the Meds

[redhead82001]

Ok went to the Endo yesterday he is running some more blood work to check my insulin levels but that has never been a problem for me.  But he says I need to change how I take my Synthroid, I usually take it then eat about 30 - 45 minutes later he says I need to eat like 2 hours later so would be better to take it at bedtime that way I haven't had anything to eat for 2 hours.  Will this make a difference?  I am sooo tired of being sluggish....Wish they didn't make you go through _ _ _ _ trying to get it regulated just take it I don't want it anymore. sorry for whining just sick of the feelings

[DLA]

Am so sorry you are having so much trouble with all this and feeling bad.  Sounds like you feel really hopeless and I understand that feeling all too well.  Took me well over 7 years to find the light at the end of the tunnel with thyroid issues.  But mine was b/c I wasn't being medicated right and don't want you to have to go through that.  

Have never heard a dr recommend taking it at night.  Originally I was told to wait 30 minutes after taking it to eat, but now I know the standard is to take it on an empty stomach, 4 hours after eating last, and then wait 1 hour before you eat.

Can you list your levels and reference ranges?  Why does he think you are having problems with your blood sugar?  Does your endo specialize in thyroid problems, or does he deal mostly with diabetics?  Sound to me like he takes care of lots of diabetics to just to your blood sugar so fast unless there are other symptoms to lead him to this.  What are a list of symptoms you are still having?

I know this is a lot of questions but am not familiar with your case and we need lots of info to try and help you.  So if you could post all of this we could better understand what is going on.

Hang in there, I promise it will get better.
Dac

[Venora Moonwind]

I took it at night at first and it kept me awake.My endo says take it in the am. i wait an hour after I take it  to eat.Wait to see wht your levels are .I just went up from 150 mcg to 175mcg but I am still tired alot. every now and then I will have a really good day. I am going to look into some holistic healing centers when i get bck from vacation. I will let you know how that goes.
I hope you feel better soon. we sure deserve to feel better.
love Venora

[tm514]

My prescription comes from the pharmacy with a "Take in the Morning" sticker on it.  Must be a reason, but since I always take it early in the morning I have never questioned it.  Most days, it is 2 hours or more before I eat.   I have heard others try to take it at night like Venora, and then have problems sleeping.

Hope you hit on something that works for you soon.

[redhead82001]

My TSH is 27 and has gone up every 3 months since Jan. when it was at 7.  My labs results in January showed a high glycemic index but don't have the paperwork with me to get the exact number.  Also, I have sleep apnea so hopefully taking at night will not keep me awake because I have suffered from insomnia in the past and had to take Ambian for it....