levothyroxine headache / antibodies results

[prttypetunia_84]

Hi. I just started taking levothyroxine 50mcg on Saturday. Since Saturday afternoon I have had a headache and feel dizzy. Being new to this I am wondering if this is normal? Does my body just need time to get used to the medicine or is it possible my dosage is too high?

Some background info: I've had my levels checked every couple of months since last April by my pcp. I just went to an endo on Friday and this is my most recent lab results. Not sure what the antibodies results mean as I haven't heard back from my endo.

TSH: 6.62  (standard range-0.27-4.2 uIU/mL)

T4, FREE: 1.11 (standard range-0.7-1.7 ng/dL)

THYROGLOBULIN AB: 24.6 (standard range-<20-  IU/ML)

THYROID PEROXIDASE AB: 55.3 (standard range-0-35 IU/ML)

Thanks!

[Jack5151]

I was on 100mcg of Levothyroxin for Hypothyroidism and my body went to Hyperthyroidism. I can not get a visit with the Endo until 2-20-12. My last lab results from my primary doctor is TSH 0.21 and Free T4 1.29, she said I should cut back to 75mcg until I see the Endo what should I do? I need help now.

[Chopperdinho]

Hi, I am feeling exactly the same as the dr is adamant it's not the medication! How are you feeling now?

[JAMIE1421]

the meds take awhile for your body to get used to them!  I have had a thyroid condition since I was 12, I'm now 29!  For a really long time i didnt' use my medicine!  Three months ago my tsh level was >150.00, blood test doesn't go higher than that.  Once your levels r good, u won't get the headaches, it's from your body going through so much change in levels...normal is different based on your age, and it's not the same for someone with no thyroid problem as it is for someone with a thyroid disorder!  You can look up the levels online, but average is .40-4.70...

[goolarra]

You might try posting a new question.  Sometimes, posts on old threads like this get kind of ignored.  Also, if you post your own thread, you can get your main concerns into the headline, which will attract people who have input on your particular problem.  I think you'll get better response that way.  Good luck!

[neoB]

My levels are extremely high and doctors are always baffled when they get my labs back. i am on 175 mgs of levothyroxine. I was wondering if anyone else gets mirgraines if you haven't had  it in a week or more. I get horrific migraines to where it hurts to breathe. I've asked my doc about this but get no answers. I've had to be off it to get checked. As I do hate this because I do get sick. Does this happen to anyone else?

[goolarra]

Do you have the results and reference ranges of FT3, FT4 and TSH that your diagnosis and treatment were based on?  If so, please post.

It sounds like you might not be able to tolerate one of the inactive ingredients (like the dyes) in the brand name or generic levo that you were taking.  Often, just switching to another brand or from generic to brand or vice versa will help.  Also, Synthroid 50 mcg is white and apparently has no dyes...you could split one to get 25 mcg.