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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Also are you experiencing any side effect? I have only been taking thyroxine since May due to having a total thyroidectomy but I feel awful I am always tired with a sore throat and very moody and emotional, as I don't think my dosage is quite right.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

xx"

I take it and it isn't a drug it's a replacement for your natural thyroid function. If you still feel like you do you need to see a health professional and get your levels checked, there is nothimg any of us can do. You should also be eating plenty of fish and using salt with iodine in it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I am get my bloods checked every 6 weeks but I am told it takes time to get the does right.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

May to now is a bit soon to get the does right. You may need more or less.

Keep pushing for checks.

Do you have a family history of thyroid problems? Almost all the women in my family on my Mother's side have thyroid problems.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

sorry didn't answer all your questions. I take mine last thing at night, I get check yearly but if I don't feel right I get checked when I feel I need to and if my dosage changes I'm checked every three months for a while.

I've never had any side effects except for the required ones and my does have varied from 75 to 150, currently at 100.

This isn't something that remains static and you really should be getting a blood test as often as you feel you need it.

Good luck

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I am get my bloods checked every 6 weeks but I am told it takes time to get the does right.

oh right sorry for assuming you didn't!

In my experience you need to really push for proper care with hypothyroidism regardless of cause so maybe explain how you're feeling to the docs if you haven't already, I have been told that it takes about a week for any changes to be felt once a dosage is altered.

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

I don't suffer but I know a friend who does and she's managing hers with natural remedies and the lowest level of thyroxine. One of the biggest culprits she's told me about that effects the thyroid is tap water I think she said its to do with the added fluoride. She only drinks bottled water and says it's made a huge difference to her health. I'll check what else she's using.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I had my last blood test on Thursday so just waiting for the results to see if my dosage need to be adjusted.

Hopefully they will up my dosage and I will start to feel better soon.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I do drink alot of tap water so might try swapping to bottles. Thanks for the tip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

xx"

Hey ,

I use this drug. For underactive thyroid. But I get that dose after small breakfast and never for empty stomach. If u feel sick u can eat a bit fresh ginger or dry ginger like for baking stuff. With moods.. I dont know if this is possible eliminate that.. cos its hormons.

My curves come from that I was in bad moods all the time too. But I know..also this drug keep water in ur body. So I recommended drink a lots of water to push ur kidneys for work. Send me in priv messages I will try help how I can.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

Hey ,

I can't send you a private message as I am blocked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

Hey ,

I can't send you a private message as I am blocked

Ha ha cos u dont looking for womans lol

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By *imjohnCouple
over a year ago

Clacton on sea, Essex

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

xx"

Check with your doctor on a regular basis to see if the dosage is right, i take 150mg every morning myself & yes you do feel tired most of the time.

Gone are the days of the massive gangs bangs i was known for as i now have to learn to pace myself lol!

Kim x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I was wondering does anyone else take this drug?

If so how do you take your? I take my 175mg every morning and leave it an hour before I eat anything.

Any help and advice would be greatly received.

Check with your doctor on a regular basis to see if the dosage is right, i take 150mg every morning myself & yes you do feel tired most of the time.

Gone are the days of the massive gangs bangs i was known for as i now have to learn to pace myself lol!

Kim x "

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Currently on 750mcg Thyroxine and needing more.

Also take 20mcg og Liothyronine.

Take mine drinking still bottled water at the same time as my breakfast. I used to take Ferrous Sulphate but was advised to stop that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm on 150mg a day have been for the last year! Only recently have I started to feel rough allways tired numb fingers etc currently being tested for a peturirty tumor as my results from thyroid tests have been so way out. I find if I don't eat I get a really upset tummy so always eat with them x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm on 150mg a day have been for the last year! Only recently have I started to feel rough allways tired numb fingers etc currently being tested for a peturirty tumor as my results from thyroid tests have been so way out. I find if I don't eat I get a really upset tummy so always eat with them x"

Thanks for the advice

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Currently on 750mcg Thyroxine and needing more.

Also take 20mcg og Liothyronine.

Take mine drinking still bottled water at the same time as my breakfast. I used to take Ferrous Sulphate but was advised to stop that "

That a really high dose, thanks for the advice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bumblebea carpal tunnel syndrome is strongly linked with having an underactive thyroid gland.. it normally vanishes when your t4 and tsh are 'normal'

Id go get some bloods done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Currently on 750mcg Thyroxine and needing more.

Also take 20mcg og Liothyronine.

Take mine drinking still bottled water at the same time as my breakfast. I used to take Ferrous Sulphate but was advised to stop that

That a really high dose, thanks for the advice.

Ive been dealing with the endocronologists for about 7yrs now and they are still baffled as to why the treatment isnt working.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been taking levothyroxine for 3 years now. I forget to take my meds all the time though!! I'm always cold and tired and I've been having trouble seeing lately, the opticians have referred me to the hospital because its looking like the muscles behind my eyes are weak which they're worried is linked to under active thyroid. I swear though you could have anything wrong with you, google it and it's linked to under active thyroid!?

Is it true about the tap water? I drink tones!! (well litres)

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

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Is it true about the tap water? I drink tones!! (well litres)

Depends where you live and what, if anything, your local authority / health board add to it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been taking Thyroxene for a few years now, 75 mg. Had no problems at all but had several blood tests to get the dose right. On the subject of tap water versus bottled water you should ask your water company to say if there is fluoride in your water supply and to what level. Talk to your Dr about it and get the dose right!

Good luck, I dread the blood tests, I'm scared of needles!! Silly but there it is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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Is it true about the tap water? I drink tones!! (well litres)

Depends where you live and what, if anything, your local authority / health board add to it."

Ah I see, I think we have quite good water, I've just got back from visiting a family member in London, I was convinced their cordial was off until I figured it could of been the water, it even smelt funny!

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