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Could I have caused elevated Free T3? Please help, any info.
I quit taking a painkiller about a month ago. Went through a long period of withdrawal where I ate very little. I actually went from a very fit 200lbs (6ft4) to around 175-180 over the span of 3 weeks. During that time I was taking a variety of medicines to help with the withdrawal, Klonopin, Simply Sleep, Adderall, Clonodine, Immodium, Advil, Pepto Bismol, Bentyl, and Tigan at various points depending on the symptom.
I got a physical at about 31 days since I quit. At that point I was taking Klonopin and Adderall still. My doctor tested my TSH and my Free T3 levels because he was concerned about the weight loss.
The results came back with a TSH of 1.18 (.34-4.82) and a Free T3 of 4.47 (2.50-4.30).
So here's the thing. I have had they symptoms of hyperthyroid for a long time. It is the main reason I was taking pain medication. At a point while I was taking the pain medication I had these same tests done and they came back normal.
I know there are a lot of variables here, but I guess my question is... Can use of a pain medication lead to normal results? And could my physical deterioration and or multiple medications during withdrawal be responsible for the elevated levels seen now?
Any info would be appreciated. I could get a real good answer from searching the web. Thanks.
I got a physical at about 31 days since I quit. At that point I was taking Klonopin and Adderall still. My doctor tested my TSH and my Free T3 levels because he was concerned about the weight loss.
The results came back with a TSH of 1.18 (.34-4.82) and a Free T3 of 4.47 (2.50-4.30).
So here's the thing. I have had they symptoms of hyperthyroid for a long time. It is the main reason I was taking pain medication. At a point while I was taking the pain medication I had these same tests done and they came back normal.
I know there are a lot of variables here, but I guess my question is... Can use of a pain medication lead to normal results? And could my physical deterioration and or multiple medications during withdrawal be responsible for the elevated levels seen now?
Any info would be appreciated. I could get a real good answer from searching the web. Thanks.
The adderal alone will cause the thyroid to be over stimulated and raise your T3. I am sure your doctor knows this.
Adderal speeds up metobolism - especially in adults - and the side effect is losing weight and not being hungry. Chemical/ medication induced hyperthyroidism.
Of course this medication has many other effects than that and only a person in need of it must use it for just that purpose - or it will alter other things within the body -- ie - mind control.
Adderal speeds up metobolism - especially in adults - and the side effect is losing weight and not being hungry. Chemical/ medication induced hyperthyroidism.
Of course this medication has many other effects than that and only a person in need of it must use it for just that purpose - or it will alter other things within the body -- ie - mind control.
Without going through every medication you listed and looking for contraindications or conflicts, I would say it is possible for other medications to affect thyroid hormone levels.
Birth control pills, SSRIs, and several other medications can change thyroid hormone levels. Pain killers, specifically, I cannot say.
Birth control pills, SSRIs, and several other medications can change thyroid hormone levels. Pain killers, specifically, I cannot say.
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