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I am currently taking synthroid 112mcg. for the past 5 days i have not taken them. when i did take it everyday, i have a stomach   ache with lots of heartburn. i have had my medication switched alot. what will happen if i just dont take medicine for not having the thyroid, will it hurt me?

Lorri Chittenden
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Thyroid hormones are needed by pretty much every cell in your body for them to function properly. If you are not able to tolerate your meds, you need to see your doctor ASAP to discuss alternative meds.

How and when are you taking your Synthroid? Time of day, with or without food...other meds?
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We need more info from you.  Please post your thyroid test results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report.  Was the cause of your hypothyroidism ever diagnosed?  What are the different thyroid meds that you have taken?  

Until members have more info, and can perhaps make a better recommendation,  I would advise that you start taking the thyroid meds again.  If your body needs supplemental thyroid meds like that, then going without thyroid med  is not an option.  If your levels of thyroid hormone get too low it can be devastating for you.  

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