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Synthroid & menopause hot flushes
by Marian50, Jul 21, 2008 10:36PM
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.
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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