Hypothyroidism treatment

[pooh514]

I have been taking Synthroid for 25 years.  I was on 125 MCG until the latest TSH showed 5.10.  Now I'm taking 137 MCG for 10 days,  and I look and feel nervous, aggitated and just not good.  I've noticed some hair loss lately.  I want to try Armour but my Dr. doesn't seem to think it is easy to regulate.  I'm looking for a good Endocronoligist but the one I was referred to does not take Medicare patients.....so, I have to continue my search.  My question is, could I take 125 MCG one day and 137 MCG the next on a regular basis.  My parents had a history of heart attacks and according to what I've read the Thyroid needs a balance to prevent further complications of a heart attack.  I've also had depression off and on, and that isn't my personality.  I live with headaches and have often wondered if Synthroid is a contributing factor.  Thank you.

[pooh514]

Two minutes ago  I sent you a message, but I noticed an error when I typed your name.
Hopefully, you rec'd it.

[pooh514]

You have had an extremely difficult time and I sincerely hope it will soon be better.
When you mention incompetence, you are so totally right.  There are many excellent
Dr.s, but finding one for a specific problem is not easy.  I, too, had memory problems, depression, extreme fatigue, but I always contributed it to the side effects of Polio, which I had as a child.  I was told Post-Polio had the same symptoms.  It has always been my Thyroid and not only did I have the above problems, I gained weight and COULD
NOT lose it.  I now exercise until I'm half dead and I watch what I eat, but the biggest plus was the higher dosage of Synthroid, which I'm not sure I'll live through. ha  You are so right about keeping all Lab copies, and to educate yourself about any problems you may have.  I appreciate all and any advice I get, and "no" you weren't just rattling.  I have days when I feel really sad and don't know why, than again I feel fine......crazy! I had to literally talk my Dr. into giving me B-12 injections to help eliminate Migraines, which I've been blessed with also.  He said I didn't need B-12 but decided it wouldn't hurt me and I'm sure he was tired of me pleading my case.   After 5 years of the injections I
rarely have a Migraine. Once again, like everything else, it doesn't work for everyone.

[pooh514]

Mon./Tue. I took lower dose, yesterday higher, and it just buzzes me, but I think it will eventually be OK>  I have blood tests again in 7 weeks so I'll wait and see.  I do know I lose weight when I take the higher dose, but I'm not sure what's right anymore.  It really is difficult to find a Dr. that is actually good with Thyroid problems.  Thanks for your info.
How did you find out you had cancer?  Hope you have a happy day.

[pooh514]

Hi...Thank you for your response.   I am going to alternate dosages and hopefully this will help.  I had heart palpitations for two days and could hardly navigate when I started taking the higher dosage.  I'm in search of a Dr. that specializes in Thyroid and I would really like to try the Armour.  I am not familiar with Cytomel, in fact the Dr. has never mentioned that as an option.  What is your TSH level?  I read that in the past two years the normal range has changed from between 1-5 to 1-3.  Sorry about the being tired but
I do know exactly how you feel.  Take care.