Saturday Workoutby
Donna
So I'm on Day 1 of my Levoxyl to treat my Hypothyroidism. Doc said I might feel shaky... really I don't feel a thing. I was a little nervous about going to the gym this morning...
Updates and my unsolicited Thoughtsby
Donna
All things Thyroid
Dr. B's office finally called. And, once again, we're changing up how we dose the Levoxyl.
.175 mcg everyday
too much
.100 mcg every day
too much
.88 mcg every day
too little...
Kick it in to gear already! My freakin' Thyroid!!!by
Donna
After another reduction in my meds to .88 of Levoxyl, the last 3 days have been filled with repeat palpitations. They're not as strong as they were pre-medication, but they are coming again. The strange thing...
Is the FDA Poised to Ban a Century-Old Natural Remedy?by
Andrea
I am hypothyroid, but I am fortunate to be one of the people who can take Levoxyl (and I also take a compounded T3 thyroid hormone) to balance my thyroid. I am well aware, however, of the jam that many people...
More On the Endo...by
Donna
.5-1.8
The Levoxyl has an inverse effect, so it becomes confusing. Basically, the TSH decreases when Thyroid...
losing daysby
Joan H.
completely, sticking with my previous level of Levoxyl.*) The entirety of this experiment, I..., after all. My endo decided to keep my dosage of Levoxyl the same as what I was taking before (125mcg...
Talk to the Doc: Thyroid Stuffby
Donna
that out yesterday. Not like I didn't know this already.
So, what we do know is:
.125 of Levoxyl is too much. Makes me "hypERthyroid", but I lose weight! LOL
.100 of Levoxyl is still too much
.88 of Levoxyl...
Pasta machine buckwheat pastaby
Lynn B.
to make it more like a casserole to meld the flavors.
I continue to take my Levoxyl for hypothyroidism before bed, it works for me...
dealing with Niaspan
For years, I have been taking levoxyl and nexium first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, and 20mg simvastatin on an empty stomach at bedtime.
I have now started to take an asprin 1/2 hour before bedtime, and then 500mg Niaspan with a few bites of fat free yogurt...crap
stabbing pains in my right &/or left side of chest & my right should blade area
'm a 52 yo F, very healthy, taking levoxyl after thyroid removal 8 yrs ago. I have been having stabbing pains in my right &/or left side of chest, with a stabbing pain in my right should blade area. Starting to worry me; lasts a few to several seconds, but is happening pretty frequently. Your thoughtscrap
Is Levoxyl an antipsychotic drug that would contribute to weight gain
I have been on Levoxyl for 3 years since my husband died and have gained 40 pounds. I know I need to adjust my diet and exercise more, but wondered if Levoxyl is one of the drugs you mention that might contribute to weight gain.
musicgirlcrap
I TOOK MORE THYROIDFOR A SHORT TIME AND GOT HEART TROUBLE IS IT REVERSIBLE?
NOW I REDUCED MY THYROID TABLETS MY CHEST EXRAY SHOWS ENLARGE HERAT AND EXTRASYSTOLE TOO IS IT REVERSIBLE OR WHAT PROGNOSIS OF MY HEART I INCREASED 25 MICROGRAM LEVOXYL FOR 2 MONTHS WENT IN TO OCCULT HYPERTHYROIDISM THEN REDUCED FOR 2 YEARS NOW AND I GOT CHEST EXRAY YESTERDAY NOW I AM ON 50MICROGRAM LEVOXYLcrap
Living with migraine for over 10 years. Fiurinal no longer working.
My doctor has prescribed a blood pressure med. for migraine prevention (Verapamil) even though I already have low blood pressure. I already take so many meds, just hate to add another one. I take Lexapro 20 mg, Clonazepan, Fiurinal, Etodolac, Simvastatin, Trazodone, Levoxyl, Prilosec and lots of vitamins. I fear...crap
Vitamin D
I was diagnosed w/osteoporsis 10 yr ago at the age of 51. I've been taking fosamax and having a dexascan annually since that time. I also have a thyroid condition and take levoxyl daily. Bone density improved & the dexascan recommendation in 2005 was changed to 1x2yr. In '06 was advised...crap
I am taking trazodone and bupropion. How dangerous can this be?
Trazodone and Bupropion. So far I have not had any severe reactions but recently found out that my potassium levels were found to be really high. I also take Detrol LA for a tilted bladder. I am on a few other medications including Theophylline, Levoxyl, Zetia, and Xanax Prn. I was recently taking Seroquel...crap
HELP!!!!
I have hypothyroidism. Recently (like in the past two months, I have gained 14 lbs. I do not overeat ever, I limit myself to 1200 calories/day. I'm also a Celiac and that limits a lot of food that you can eat. I exercise, but not like a madman. I drink 64 oz. of water/day, I'm on 112 mcg. of Levoxyl and I...crap