synthroid side effects

[pben89]

Hello everyone, I recently was diagnosed with thyroiditis, I was hyper, now hypothyroid.  My current tsh 9, t4and t3 are normal.  I have a TPO of 500.  I was started on synthroid 50mcg, after 12 days of taking it I developed fatigue, dizziness, brain fog, anf left sided headache.  My endo doc said stop the medicine.  I no longer have the headache, but the brain fog and concentration still persist.  Its been already 15 days off sythroid.  When I first started synthroid I was only fatigue.  Can anyone tell me how much longer before this brain fog goes away?

[ThyroidHunter]

This Endo has to go, "getting old" as any diagnosis when you are 36 is insulting to your intelligence. Stella has said it all, but consider looking around for a good GP physician who has had some experience with thyroid issues. There are a lot around, but you may have to drive a bit to get to them. I think you'll find it's worth it.

Most Endos fight diabetes, with thyroid issues earning much less in Medicare and Insurance rebates. Keep in mind it really is - the "Medical Business" or as the media puts it - "The Business of Medicine".

Keep us posted.

[kl42]

i have a gallbladder.

[Brucergoldberg]

Do you have your gallbladder?

[pben89]

This are levels 2months ago tsh 9, t4and t3 are normal.  I have a TPO antibody of 500.  Being that I was tired I was started on synthroid after taking it for 2 weeks I developed my above symptoms.  Then I stop taking synthroid of 2 weeks but the above symptoms never resolved.  So my endo doc started me on armour thyroid 30mg I started taking for 1 month, and my tsh and t3 are normal.  

TO Brucergoldberg.  I also was feeling about 60% better after stopping synthroid, but I was never 100% better.  I ears started ringing after armour thyroid.  Like I said in past comments the ENT cleared me medically and just said my balance was off.  I seen 2 neurologist cleared by them also.  I just pray everyday to feel just like I was 2 months ago.  I want to go back to gym.

[Brucergoldberg]

I can't tell you what to do.  I'm confused myself.   I can tell you that I haven't taken any meds in 12 or 13 days.  I feel 70 percent better.  The waves of crap hit me once a day and then it's gone.  The ear ringing was much worse for me taking meds.  I'm stiff suffering but not as bad.  I take clonezepan when the attacks hit.  Always about 2 pm.  My ears ring but   It doesn't bother me as much.  When I was on meds I was suffering constantly.  Now it's a little at a time.   Maybe I'm not ready for the meds.   Also armour hit me harder because the t3 in it was too much for me.

[redheadaussie]

Years ago I had that sensation of feeling like I was in a boat rocking side to side. I always tilted to the left, and always felt like I was going to pass out. I was sent to a neurologist who found nothing wrong. They thought it could be Menieres but it wasn't that either.

I had undiagnosed Hashimoto's at that time and wonder if you have had your antibodies checked for that?

I would also suggest your iron levels might be low.  I am a chronic anaemic and I am sure it comes from having stupid thyroid disease. If I am not a good girl and forget to take my liquid iron for a few days, that swaying sensation comes back again, and that is my signal to have a big swig of it!