I stopped taking my Meds...

[jessica1122]

I recently had my thyroid removed and was prescribed Levothyroxine 150 mcg tablet. once a day before i eat. I was told that this medication would help my feel better than before. If any thing i have become worse and worse. I have had intense angry attacks and been very vulgar and mean. I have stoped taking the dose 3 days ago and i feel better than ever. i cant stand the fact that you may tell me i need to take them. Just How important is it that i take them? please help me. :)

[Mark Lupo, M.D.]

You must be on some thyroid meds, but the dose may need to be lowered and some patients are sensitive -- it may take some time to settle out, but medication is mandatory after total thryoid removal.

[willtme]

150 is a typical replacement dose, but it sounds like it may be too high for you and causing overreplacement symptoms.  This would explain why you felt better after stopping meds.  BUT, this will be short-lived as your levels fall past your body's equilibrium point.  You need to talk to your dr immediately about all the symptoms you are having and trust their judgment on medication.  Make sure you are working with an endocrinologist, not a family doc, and get a second opinion if you feel it is warranted.  Realize it takes time to find the right dose.  The ride is a nightmare, but there's light at the end of the tunnel.

If you continue to not take your meds, you WILL feel worse.

[jessica1122]

ok... since you say so but i am not a happy victim at this point. I seriously have the worst doctors in the world! refuse to call me back. I could just be being picky but im pretty sure if your patient tells you they aren't on a medication that is benifical for their life, they should want to call and find out whats going on. i guess all those jokes that go around about how most dr.'s are only in it for the money are true. Sad.

Sad to know that the best Doctors are like Dr. Mark Lupo who takes the time to get to all of us complainers and do it because he cares. thank you!

And Willtme... thank you also. you put it in to a perfect perspective for me. and i truely appreciate it.

Okay so i guess ill be taking my medication tomorrow cus i already feel those crummy feelings creeping up.