>From:    Jennifer Day <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Treatment worse than disease?
>
>Wow-  I guess I know nothing about this. I'm on 100 mcg of Levoxyl.
>
>I know she didn't monitor blood sugar levels and I'm not sure about
>cortisol.  There were quite a few blood tests, but the only thing she said
>was elevated was TSH.  I don't have any allergies and the eye thing is like
>a pressure behind the eyes and terrible headache.  I did call the Doctor
>and that's why I'm going for a follow up tomorrow.  What specific questions
>should I ask?


Hi

In my opinion that it's a high dose to start on. My doc started me
on 25mcgs Thyroxin and increased the dose very slowly, by 25 mcgs, every few
weeks.

Thyroxin leaflet reads -  'The following side effects are usually due to
excessive dosage - Effects on the heart - a racing heart, irregular beats,
palpitations,
angina pain.

Effects on the central nervous system: Headache, restlessness, flushing,
sweating, heat intolerance, restlessness, difficulty sleeping, shaking

Effects on GI tract - diarrhoea, sickness, weight loss, muscle cramps,
muscle weakness.

--

I have Hashimoto's and have lots of problems with my eyes, swelling of
lower lids, puffiness etc.  In my case, not caused by the medication.

My question to the doctor would probably be: Why did you start me
on such a high dose, I've suffered terrible side effects.

Good luck!

Carol

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