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Been on Synthroid for 7 years dr told me to stop taking for 6 weeks! Scared!
Oh I know the title is long but I'm terrified. I'm only 23, I've been on synthroid for 7 years. After I delivered my daughter (now 11weeks ago) I had my levels drawn. The free T4 showed normal the TSH low; so they lowered my dose, this last time again free T4 normal; but my TSH was way lower than before. So they are suggesting I stop my medication for 6 weeks and then get redrawn. Has anyone ever done this? I've been off the medication now for 3 days. I feel completely different. Not how I would have thought I'd feel. I'm tired but I can't sleep, its like my heart is racing; and I feel like I have to keep going. I'm getting sweaty easily, and my stools have increased (TMI I know but I usually have it the opposite direction). My question is do you think this is normal? Has anyone ever stopped their meds? Is it possible I went from Hypothyroid to Hyperthyroid? (Also my thyroid gland is swollen but they don't feel any follicles). Thanks for any advice or input!
You guys have been very helpful I really appreciate it! Although I've been hypothyroid for 7 years now I have only had slight increases or decreases in my medications, so having your input it wonderful!
To: 898- Thank you very much for that information, I actually did hemorrhage during delivery, you have been really helpful I appreciate it!
To: 898- Thank you very much for that information, I actually did hemorrhage during delivery, you have been really helpful I appreciate it!
The sweating and increased stools are part of the hyperthyroidism. Many of us here have gone off our meds for 6 weeks or longer for medical treatment. You probably won't feel any real effects for a few days but you do need to stop your meds if your TSH is getting dangerously low.
Just found some info :
Postpartum thyroiditis is a painless inflammation of the thyroid gland that can occur in the mother usually four to 12 months after childbirth. The cause of this uncommon condition isn't known. You may be at increased risk of postpartum thyroiditis if you have an immune system disorder or a prior history of thyroiditis.
If you have postpartum thyroiditis, you may initially experience signs and symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which may include rapid heartbeat, sudden and unexplained weight loss, nervousness, fatigue and increased sensitivity to heat. A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be confirmed by blood tests. Treatment may include beta blockers to reduce symptoms.
Later, you may develop signs and symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which may include unexplained weight gain, hoarse voice, constipation, puffy face, fatigue and increased sensitivity to cold. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be confirmed with blood tests. Treatment may include thyroid replacement hormone.
In most cases, thyroid function returns to normal within 12 to 18 months after onset of symptoms. However, some women develop long-term hypothyroidism and need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Rarely, hypothyroidism after childbirth is caused by Sheehan's syndrome, also called postpartum hypopituitarism. This condition may occur in women who have severe blood loss during childbirth resulting in damage to the anterior pituitary gland.
Postpartum thyroiditis is a painless inflammation of the thyroid gland that can occur in the mother usually four to 12 months after childbirth. The cause of this uncommon condition isn't known. You may be at increased risk of postpartum thyroiditis if you have an immune system disorder or a prior history of thyroiditis.
If you have postpartum thyroiditis, you may initially experience signs and symptoms of overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), which may include rapid heartbeat, sudden and unexplained weight loss, nervousness, fatigue and increased sensitivity to heat. A diagnosis of hyperthyroidism can be confirmed by blood tests. Treatment may include beta blockers to reduce symptoms.
Later, you may develop signs and symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), which may include unexplained weight gain, hoarse voice, constipation, puffy face, fatigue and increased sensitivity to cold. A diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be confirmed with blood tests. Treatment may include thyroid replacement hormone.
In most cases, thyroid function returns to normal within 12 to 18 months after onset of symptoms. However, some women develop long-term hypothyroidism and need lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
Rarely, hypothyroidism after childbirth is caused by Sheehan's syndrome, also called postpartum hypopituitarism. This condition may occur in women who have severe blood loss during childbirth resulting in damage to the anterior pituitary gland.
The synthroid got prescribed for hypothyroidism, I was very ill and they finally figured that to be the problem.
The swelling feels the same to me it is hard, I also have been having jaw and ear pain on one side (the right) but I always chalked it up to something else...
The swelling feels the same to me it is hard, I also have been having jaw and ear pain on one side (the right) but I always chalked it up to something else...
Was the syntroid originally prescribed to treat Hasimoto's thyroiditis?
Is swelling on your neck uniform or one side swollen more then another?
If so, is there pain radiating to the lower jaw and ear on the affected side?
Is the gland feel rubber-like or hard and lumpy?
Can be post-partum thyroiditis (at the beginning stage is hyper then following by hypo)
Is swelling on your neck uniform or one side swollen more then another?
If so, is there pain radiating to the lower jaw and ear on the affected side?
Is the gland feel rubber-like or hard and lumpy?
Can be post-partum thyroiditis (at the beginning stage is hyper then following by hypo)
This has never happened to me, but I have also never had children yet either. The symptoms you are having sound like Hyper to me, so if you are hyper it makes sense to stop taking the synthroid, but there is probably someone on this board that can give a better answer than me. I have read that pregnancy/childbirth will change thyroid hormone levels.
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