Total Thyroidectomy & Synthroid Dosage

[lilypad300]

I know it's different for everyone, but what is the average dose of synthroid for people who have has a thyroidectomy?  
My doctor started me off on .175 and then I had an anxiety attack the other day (see journal)  today he said my numbers were good, but reduced me to .137 and gave me some .150 samples as well.  He said to start on the .137 and if I felt sluggish to take the .150's .  How will I know the difference between general fatigue and not enough synthroid.  Would the .175 have caused my anxiety attack?  

help!
thanks!

[kipland]

I had a TT last August and was put on Levoxyl .175 at the end of September last year.  They're keeping me slightly hyper for cancer suppression, but am not having any issues due to it.

Unfortunately, it takes some people more time to find their correct dose - one where the numbers are where they want them, and more importantly - where you FEEL GOOD.  Hopefully you find that spot real soon!

And yes, anxiety is common when you're hyper.

[lilypad300]

thanks.
glad to hear that you're doing well on the .175.
I'm ready for all of this to level out!

be well!!

[4lynnie]

I had a TT in February, and take 175 mg of Synthroid.   I finally am starting to feel less tired and closer to my old self.   I'll stay on the higher dose, too, to keep cancer at bay and then undergo RAI again next March.   In the inbetween times I had panic attacks, several weeks where I needed only 2 - 3 hours of sleep, feelings I was going crazy...It was an adjustment, and not easy to get to this point, but I did....and you will too.

[nissah46]

It may take 3 to 4 weeks to see a difference in dosage.  Higher doses can cause heart palps.

[ChitChatNine]

I had a partial in 1/07 and the other side decided to stop working ... so I am on Synthroid 75mcgs with TSH of 1.8 .. and feel great .. .although it took a good year to find the right dose and then a good sum more to tweek it along!

C~

[lilypad300]

thanks everyone.
glad to hear that most of you are feeling great, even if it took some time to get there.  patience is one of the big life lessons I'm learning on this journey.