Life Hypothyroidism anyone dealing with it - Page 3

**gblowfish** · 11-04-2014, 04:12 PM

I was tested too, and they were gonna zap my thyroid, then the doc decided the test results were incorrect, they tested me again, and decided to leave me alone. Ended up spending about $500 on specialist visits for nothing.

**007** · 11-04-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

I was tested too, and they were gonna zap my thyroid, then the doc decided the test results were incorrect, they tested me again, and decided to leave me alone. Ended up spending about $500 on specialist visits for nothing.

sounds like my son. He had this annoying persistent cough that was keeping him from sleeping. a few friends said it was just gerd and we mentioned that to the doc. The doc ran a few test then ssent him to a EENT specialist. The specialist ran nearly $1000 in tests on him only to determine it was ****ing gerd. I was pissed and let them know it. Will never allow his doc to refer to that specialist ever again.

Hydrae · 11-04-2014, 04:41 PM

As with several others, I have been on Synthroid for a few years now. I don't even really notice it much if I miss a couple of days but then when I do start back up I REALLY notice it. Much more energy, better mood.

My co-pay is only $10 a month which is not bad. I agree though that it is a bummer to think that this will be for the rest of my life. Ah well, my mom takes something like 9 pills every morning and 7 every night. Of course several of those are during her recovery from a heart attack/open heart surgery so those will eventually go away.

**007** · 11-04-2014, 04:50 PM

:Ok, I have an odd sleep schedule in that I sleep Tues - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Sat 8:30am-2:00pm. Sunday 1am --8am and sunday night 11pm-8am monday.

This states take at the same time every day on an empty stomach and don't eat for 30min to an hour.

When the hell do I take this pill?

Hydrae · 11-04-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Guru

:Ok, I have an odd sleep schedule in that I sleep Tues - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Sat 8:30am-2:00pm. Sunday 1am --8am and sunday night 11pm-8am monday.

This states take at the same time every day on an empty stomach and don't eat for 30min to an hour.

When the hell do I take this pill?

8 AM every day. Just before you go to bed during the work week and when you get up on your weekend.

**007** · 11-05-2014, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

8 AM every day. Just before you go to bed during the work week and when you get up on your weekend.

meh. Its the empty stomach thing that gets me. I can't go to bed empty or I'll wake up early with my stomach screaming for food.

I'll just have to do with 4:30pm and hope I never forget it on the weekends.

**007** · 05-13-2017, 11:27 PM

Has anyone just quit using this medication? AFter 3 years and getting hit with a dosage increase each year, I'm gaining more weight than ever and I'm even more tired. All this since starting the med. Of course, my doctors answer is always "increase the dose" but I'm tired of discussing it with him. I need to find some new options.

scho63 · 05-14-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 007

Has anyone just quit using this medication? AFter 3 years and getting hit with a dosage increase each year, I'm gaining more weight than ever and I'm even more tired. All this since starting the med. Of course, my doctors answer is always "increase the dose" but I'm tired of discussing it with him. I need to find some new options.

Sounds like you need a new doctor

**007** · 05-14-2017, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scho63

Sounds like you need a new doctor

Unfortuntealy there are no doctors in my city that will look into natural thyroid treatments. All the docs here will just push levo.

LOCOChief · 05-15-2017, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 007

Has anyone just quit using this medication? AFter 3 years and getting hit with a dosage increase each year, I'm gaining more weight than ever and I'm even more tired. All this since starting the med. Of course, my doctors answer is always "increase the dose" but I'm tired of discussing it with him. I need to find some new options.

If you quit taking it you will crash hard and feel like complete shit. If you haven't already, get an appointment with an endocrinologist.

**007** · 05-15-2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LOCOChief

If you quit taking it you will crash hard and feel like complete shit. If you haven't already, get an appointment with an endocrinologist.

When I say quit, I mean quit this drug and find better alternatives.

Randallflagg · 05-13-2017, 11:31 PM

I have to echo the sentiments of others here. I have been on Synthroid .001 tablet each day for the last 15 or so years. My blood work always comes back "normal" so I keep taking it.

I truly can't tell where it does anything in particular - but apparently it does.

kcpasco · 05-14-2017, 12:43 AM

I'm the opposite with hyper. The worst part is the anxiety that goes with that. But then I can also drop 10 pounds in 1 week.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 05-14-2017, 09:30 PM

Levothyroxine is the most prescribed drug in the United States. You have slow and incremental dose increases like that because it is a narrow therapeutic index drug with a very small margin of efficacy and safety and it can take a very long time to get your dosage dialed in.

When was the last time you met with an endocrinologist and had labs drawn?

**007** · 05-14-2017, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Levothyroxine is the most prescribed drug in the United States. You have slow and incremental dose increases like that because it is a narrow therapeutic index drug with a very small margin of efficacy and safety and it can take a very long time to get your dosage dialed in.

When was the last time you met with an endocrinologist and had labs drawn?

If only I had insurance that was worth a shit.

11-04-2014, 04:12 PM	#1
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17616178 VARSITY	I was tested too, and they were gonna zap my thyroid, then the doc decided the test results were incorrect, they tested me again, and decided to leave me alone. Ended up spending about $500 on specialist visits for nothing.
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11-04-2014, 04:41 PM	#3
Hydrae Sandbox: Leander Lasercats Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Austin, Tx Casino cash: $2117000	As with several others, I have been on Synthroid for a few years now. I don't even really notice it much if I miss a couple of days but then when I do start back up I REALLY notice it. Much more energy, better mood. My co-pay is only $10 a month which is not bad. I agree though that it is a bummer to think that this will be for the rest of my life. Ah well, my mom takes something like 9 pills every morning and 7 every night. Of course several of those are during her recovery from a heart attack/open heart surgery so those will eventually go away.
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11-04-2014, 04:50 PM	#4
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13980126 VARSITY	:Ok, I have an odd sleep schedule in that I sleep Tues - Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Sat 8:30am-2:00pm. Sunday 1am --8am and sunday night 11pm-8am monday. This states take at the same time every day on an empty stomach and don't eat for 30min to an hour. When the hell do I take this pill? __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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05-13-2017, 11:27 PM	#7
007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13980126 VARSITY	Has anyone just quit using this medication? AFter 3 years and getting hit with a dosage increase each year, I'm gaining more weight than ever and I'm even more tired. All this since starting the med. Of course, my doctors answer is always "increase the dose" but I'm tired of discussing it with him. I need to find some new options. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
Posts: 65,557

05-13-2017, 11:31 PM	#12
Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	I have to echo the sentiments of others here. I have been on Synthroid .001 tablet each day for the last 15 or so years. My blood work always comes back "normal" so I keep taking it. I truly can't tell where it does anything in particular - but apparently it does.
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05-14-2017, 12:43 AM	#13
kcpasco MVP Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $7683463	I'm the opposite with hyper. The worst part is the anxiety that goes with that. But then I can also drop 10 pounds in 1 week.
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05-14-2017, 09:30 PM	#14
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7979572	Levothyroxine is the most prescribed drug in the United States. You have slow and incremental dose increases like that because it is a narrow therapeutic index drug with a very small margin of efficacy and safety and it can take a very long time to get your dosage dialed in. When was the last time you met with an endocrinologist and had labs drawn? __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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