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I just got diagnosed with this crap and will have to be on a pill for life. Fucking lovely.
anyone else dealing with it? Did you notice a big difference after you started treating it?
EDIT 2017
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.
I've been tested for it more times than I care to admit, (they always think it's my thyroid when my anxiety flares up).
I know that has absolutely nothing to do with the question you asked. Sorry. :(
I've been tested for it more times than I care to admit, (they always think it's my thyroid when my anxiety flares up).
Well this was based on blood tests. They weren't even thinking about it when they decided to order the blood panel as an afterthought.
there is a part of me that thinks it is more my work situation than anything but unfortunately I'm stuck with my situation.
Well this was based on blood tests. They weren't even thinking about it when they decided to order the blood panel as an afterthought.
Just as a part of routine testing? Or did you have symptoms?
EPodolak
11-03-2014, 05:20 PM
The GF has it, she's definitely happier and better off with medication she takes. Synthroid is the med.
Ming the Merciless
11-03-2014, 05:23 PM
wife has some thyroid issues, its good that you got this done..hers is HyPER ..but from what I understand ..
You will feel so much better and even lose some weight and have more energy now you found this and got meds. I know you look at it as a bummer, but just imagine your meds giving you what your bum thyroid isnt...
Youll feel better...youll fuck harder..youlll out drink and out wrestle people in bars
Heheh
Seriously though, I think youll be happy with the results and not mind the meds.
The GF has it, she's definitely happier and better off with medication she takes. Synthroid is the med.
Yeah, I think it's pretty common, and the medication shouldn't be too expensive either?
Just as a part of routine testing? Or did you have symptoms?
I've been having sleep issues in that I can't get a good nights/days sleep. Lucky to get 5 hours sometimes and it is really killing me.
We discussed all my options about the sleep and as an afterthought she felt we might want to do some blood tests. When it came back and I looked up the symptoms of HYPO I realized I was experiencing 70% of them.
sd4chiefs
11-03-2014, 05:43 PM
A friend of mine told me about these pills to help you sleep. I thought it was stupid but I was desperate. They help a lot.
Cheater5
11-03-2014, 07:10 PM
Yup. Diagnosed two years ago- thought it was low T due to lack of energy, little interest in things, trouble sleeping, etc. Turns out my levels were 16 times higher than a normal persons; my thyroid was shot.
So yeah, take the meds. I am much calmer, I poop better, and I don't get as pissed off so quickly anymore. If I miss a day I don't notice a difference, but stretch that to two or three days and I'll definitely feel geeked up. Fuck it dude, we're all going to be on meds at one point in our lives.
Yup. Diagnosed two years ago- thought it was low T due to lack of energy, little interest in things, trouble sleeping, etc. Turns out my levels were 16 times higher than a normal persons; my thyroid was shot.
So yeah, take the meds. I am much calmer, I poop better, and I don't get as pissed off so quickly anymore. If I miss a day I don't notice a difference, but stretch that to two or three days and I'll definitely feel geeked up. Fuck it dude, we're all going to be on meds at one point in our lives.
True. I just didn't want it to be so early in life.
ModSocks
11-03-2014, 09:51 PM
Never heard of it, but just the name sound horrible.
ThaVirus
11-03-2014, 11:02 PM
Damn. Sorry about that, dudes.
There are just so many diseases, disorders, afflictions, infections, etc. By pure chance you're likely to at least get something in your life.
Keep your heads up.
Yup. Diagnosed two years ago- thought it was low T due to lack of energy, little interest in things, trouble sleeping, etc. Turns out my levels were 16 times higher than a normal persons; my thyroid was shot.
So yeah, take the meds. I am much calmer, I poop better, and I don't get as pissed off so quickly anymore. If I miss a day I don't notice a difference, but stretch that to two or three days and I'll definitely feel geeked up. Fuck it dude, we're all going to be on meds at one point in our lives.
Went back and looked at my numbers, thankfully I'm not very high on the chart. Standard is 0.400 - 4.000 uIU/mL and I am at 6.641. Doc said we caught it very early so that was a good thing.
Now it will be routine blood tests every 8 weeks to find the right dose then yearly after that.
J Diddy
11-04-2014, 03:11 AM
many years
No noticeable difference except weight gain.
many years
No noticeable difference except weight gain.
Really? Everything I have read says that the meds will actually cause you to lose a little weight because the condition itself causes weight gain.
J Diddy
11-04-2014, 03:40 AM
Really? Everything I have read says that the meds will actually cause you to lose a little weight because the condition itself causes weight gain.
Might be the beer...Hmmm.
tbh, since diagnosed I haven't had issues (and besides fatigue) I didn't notice any prior.
Might be the beer...Hmmm.
tbh, since diagnosed I haven't had issues (and besides fatigue) I didn't notice any prior.
Well, that could be it... :)
Cheater5
11-04-2014, 06:24 AM
No weight gain, cold sensitivity or a lot of other issues for me. But I used to get stopped up often, which sucked. I'd go a few days before pushing out a sandbag, and I got tired of feeling like I got fisted.
I keep the pills and a bottle of water by my bedside, so when I wake up in the middle of the night to piss I pop one for the day. Doneski.
Randallflagg
11-04-2014, 06:54 AM
I just got diagnosed with this crap and will have to be on a pill for life. ****ing lovely.
anyone else dealing with it? Did you notice a big difference after you started treating it?
I have ben taking levoxothyrne (sp) .01 MG for the last 15 years. It's no big deal. Keeps all my thyroid levels at a good level. One pill a day.
No weight gain, cold sensitivity or a lot of other issues for me. But I used to get stopped up often, which sucked. I'd go a few days before pushing out a sandbag, and I got tired of feeling like I got fisted.
I keep the pills and a bottle of water by my bedside, so when I wake up in the middle of the night to piss I pop one for the day. Doneski.
NOt a fan of the taking the pill on a empty stomach then waiting an hour to eat. Makes my morning kind of rough.
Cheater5
11-04-2014, 07:44 AM
NOt a fan of the taking the pill on a empty stomach then waiting an hour to eat. Makes my morning kind of rough.
Me too, that's why when I almost always wake up around 3 or 4 a.m. to piss, I take it then. Go back to bed for a couple hours and I'm good when I wake up- no waiting to eat.
otherstar
11-04-2014, 08:36 AM
I have ben taking levoxothyrne (sp) .01 MG for the last 15 years. It's no big deal. Keeps all my thyroid levels at a good level. One pill a day.
I've been taking levothyroxine for a little over a year. I only have to wait 30 minutes to eat, and take my 2nd and 3rd (of 5) pill I take every day. I tend to have a little more energy when I take it, and it's cheap.
Randallflagg
11-04-2014, 09:34 AM
NOt a fan of the taking the pill on a empty stomach then waiting an hour to eat. Makes my morning kind of rough.
That's a little strange. When I started taking mine - my Doctor told me to take it at night before bed. Said it was easier on the stomach. I've never experienced any stomach problems....
MahiMike
11-04-2014, 09:50 AM
Yea I have this too. Really notice it when it starts to get cold. My dr. Prescribed Armour but i had a bad reaction to it. Gave me vertigo so bad I couldnt get out of bed. Kinda ignored it now. What kinda meds did he prescribe you?
Fire Me Boy!
11-04-2014, 09:51 AM
Be thankful it's just one pill, my friend.
Be thankful it's just one pill, my friend.
yep, I know. My mom has to take a few and I know a few people that have to take several. I just hate starting this early in life.
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.
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 fucking 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.
: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? LMAO
Fire Me Boy!
11-04-2014, 05:55 PM
yep, I know. My mom has to take a few and I know a few people that have to take several. I just hate starting this early in life.
I'm on more than my fair share, so I sympathize.
Hydrae
11-04-2014, 07:26 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? LMAO
8 AM every day. Just before you go to bed during the work week and when you get up on your weekend. :shrug:
8 AM every day. Just before you go to bed during the work week and when you get up on your weekend. :shrug:
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.
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.
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.
scho63
05-14-2017, 09:56 AM
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
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.
'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?
bevischief
05-14-2017, 10:09 PM
I am going to the dark side of life. I was around when my mom went it this. So what are you asking. It take months to get it fuguired out.
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.
I am going to the dark side of life. I was around when my mom went it this. So what are you asking. It take months to get it fuguired out.well its been over 3 years now. This drug isn't helping and I truly feel it is hurting.
'Hamas' Jenkins
05-14-2017, 10:53 PM
If only I had insurance that was worth a shit.
If you don't mind me asking, what is your current dose and weight?
J Diddy
05-15-2017, 07:13 AM
Too funny.
I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in 2011 and have been on levothyroxine since. Two months ago, after declining levels, they did some imaging and discovered nodules (big one one on the left, smaller on the right). We did a biopsy in the beginning of April. It was not cancerous, however they elected to operate. On 5/9/17 I had my entire thyroid removed. Still recovering but feeling better daily.
LOCOChief
05-15-2017, 08:07 AM
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.
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.
redfriday
05-15-2017, 10:40 AM
I started taking iodine and my thyroid issues were solved. There's a great book on the subject: Dr. David Brownstein, author of "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".
I started taking iodine and my thyroid issues were solved. There's a great book on the subject: Dr. David Brownstein, author of "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".
Whoa now. David Brownstein is a holistic "doctor" who's advice I'd be very hesitant to recommend. He's a known anti-vaxxer and pusher of worthless holistic nonsense. He graduated from the Desert Institute School of Classical Homeopathy. Homeopathy is not medicine. I'd recommend advice from an actual certified doctor for any endocrine issues. Brownstein is a real quack.
redfriday
05-15-2017, 12:02 PM
Whoa now. David Brownstein is a holistic "doctor" who's advice I'd be very hesitant to recommend. He's a known anti-vaxxer and pusher of worthless holistic nonsense. He graduated from the Desert Institute School of Classical Homeopathy. Homeopathy is not medicine. I'd recommend advice from an actual certified doctor for any endocrine issues. Brownstein is a real quack.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine
As far as your quack comment, I find his work very credible. He solved my issues where your "certified doctors" didn't.
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine
As far as your quack comment, I find his work very credible. He solved my issues where your "certified doctors" didn't.
He hasn't been in the actual medical field for almost 20 years. He left medicine and went the holistic path to sell books to people looking for magic cures. His books include "The Miracle of Natural Hormones", "Salt your way to Health", "Drugs That Don’t Work and Natural Therapies That Do". Seriously.
Anyone who's advice includes buying their books toting "Miracle Natural" cures is full of shit. It's dangerous to tell people to listen to homeopathy kooks instead of certified doctors.
'Hamas' Jenkins
05-15-2017, 12:25 PM
I started taking iodine and my thyroid issues were solved. There's a great book on the subject: Dr. David Brownstein, author of "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".
Yes, you need iodine to produce MIT and DIT, which will eventually lead to the production of T3 (which is what you need from your thyroid) and T4. Giving iodine alone can be helpful in the event of a dietary deficiency (highly unlikely in this country given that we purposefully iodize our salt to prevent this). But that is also a rather blunt approach. I hope at the very last that you had labs tracking your deficiencies and you're using supplements whose ingredients are verified by an independent agency, since dietary supplements are treated as food and thus are not under the purview of the FDA if they don't make structure/function claims.
J Diddy
05-15-2017, 12:37 PM
I started taking iodine and my thyroid issues were solved. There's a great book on the subject: Dr. David Brownstein, author of "Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can’t Live Without It".
So what you're saying is that you took iodine, which is readily available in table salt, and is responsible for the virtual elimination of iodine deficiency in the US and that cured any problems?
I find that difficult to believe.
J Diddy
05-15-2017, 12:39 PM
He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine
As far as your quack comment, I find his work very credible. He solved my issues where your "certified doctors" didn't.
I'm glad you found relief. In the end that is all that matters. I am curious if any labs accompanied his assertions, to serve as proof?
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