Syntroid and lactose intolerance

[alizey2k]

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto about 13 years ago. I am on Syntroid, 0.100mg.  I have also developed an intolerance to lactose and gluten these past two years.  I have eliminated all lactose and gluten from my diet. Lactose intake makes my lymph nodes swell.  My question is:  Syntroid does contain lactose, and it seems that just that little amount prevents me from stopping the swelling, and feeling better.  Could I switch to another thyroid medication?  Should I continue on Syntroid, and take some digestive enzymes for lactose at the same time? I am also concerned that my carbohydrate antigen 19 keeps going up, even though I have eliminated all non-tolerated items from my diet.  It went from 66 to 170 in less than half a year.  Does this mean anything? My level of lipase is too high as well. I suffer from chronic constipation.  I lost 15 lbs since stopping lactose & gluten in my diet.  However, my stomach area doesn't stop swelling: I often look like I am 9 months pregnant.

[kitty9309]

Levoxyl does not contain lactose.

Ask the doctor to switch you and see if you do better.

Make sure to have blood work done after 6-8 weeks.

I can't comment on the other things, unfortunately.

[AR-10]

Back to page one for another look.

Have you investigated other Thyroid hormone replacements?
Not sure what you should do.