ROSACEA AND HYPOTHYROID

[jenna96]

I have hypothyroidism and rosacea.  My doc started me on levoxyl about 3 years ago.  Within about 2 months, I was diagnosed with Rosacea.  I finally made the connection about 1 year ago that maybe it was the levoxyl making my face so red, so I stopped taking it.  And sure enough my face stopped being so red.  But, I really need the thyroid meds so my doc had me take synthroid, this made my face red again with little bumps this time.  Just wondering if anyone has this problem and if you have found a solution.  Maybe a thyroid treatment that does not cause a red face.

[jenna96]

Thanks for the reply.  I will talk to my dr. about checking my free T3 and free T4 along with the TSH.  He has only checked my TSH before.  I have never heard of Wes-Throid.  But, if I can I sure will give it a try.  Again, thanks so much!

[laura1967]

It sounds like reaction to fillers. Unfortunately you are going to have to keep trying different thyroid meds until you find one that works. I think the most hypo-allergenic med out there is Wes-Throid.....which is a T4 and T3 combo med. So, you would need to make sure your dr checks your Free T3, Free T4 and TSH to see if you could take it. Otherwise I am not sure what med.....maybe someone else will have an idea. :)