synthroid withdrawal

[val1948]

hi I posted a few weeks ago about my hyper symptoms while on the lowest dose of synthroid.  My doctor said stop the medication 2 weeks ago.  Now I'm experiencing periods of sweating and my pulse goes up to 84 (My bp is still around 95/59 and my normal resting pulse is around 60).  Is this a common withdrawal symptom?  My doctor now wants to monitor my heart in a 24-hour test.  I think its the lack of synthroid.  Has anyone gone thru this?

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

at least you need to get retested now.  Ask for TSH, FT3 and FT4.  Also ask them to test for thyroid antibodies.  Once you get the results we will have a better idea of what is going on and may be able to guide you.

Please also ask them to test for iron, B12 and D3.

[val1948]

hi..I have never gotten a diagnosis - just that my TSH was 6 you need to take synthroid.  I live in a small town - we don't have an endo up here so its just hit or miss.  My FT3 was not checked.  I guess I will just have to wait and see if I get normal again.  

I've been through this with other problems with my neurologist and ENT - both said "gosh we don't know whats wrong - sorry - let us know if you find out.  

[Smilerdeb]

Are you Hashis or had thyroid removed or ablated?

This question is important as with Hashis the thyroid can go through irratic periods.

And yes I have been through that.
I found though that its 'crossover symptoms' and one minute you feel hypo then the next hyper.Usually it is the FT3 too high or you have gone hypo.