I've had hypothyroidism for almost 20 years. But my doctor lowered the dosage on my levothyroxin, even though my test results showed my thyroid was still on the lower end. I'm still getting really tired all the time. I don't have the cold belly any more like I used to, but the lack of energy really bothers me. I'm gaining weight again, too. When I first started taking my thyroid medications, I was told to take them first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Now I've been told to take it at night before I go to bed. I'm getting really confused about what to do. I want to trust that my doctor knows what she's doing with me, but it's all contradictory to what I've been told all these years. Please help me understand.
My doctor recently changed the dosage on my levothyroxine from 2 112 mcg to 2 88 mcg per day. Why?
Question posted by karo63 on 8 April 2013
Last updated on 13 November 2014 by Cassiem9
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I need advice as well. My levels were checked a week ago because my husband and I are ttc. My t4 level is at 6.8 which is normal but my tsh level is at 10.97. My doctor upped my levothyroxine from 88mcg to 112mcg to lower that level. Anybody have any success stories of this working?? Thank you!
Hi Karo,
I would get your doctor to refer you back to an Endo. My doctor had lab results and said I was fine but I knew better, I had Hypo classic symtoms. So I got him to refer me to an Endo. He said I don't know why I am referring you but I will. Thank God he did because after checking my labs and talking to her she knew I was hypo for sure. Go to an Endo they study the Endocrine system. They know best. Go with your gut! Also get your lab results!
Thanks Smileyhappy, I'll go with your suggestion. My gut was pretty much saying the same thing, but you just confirmed it.
Thanks again!!
Karo :)
Your welcome! :)
Totally agree with this. Not all GP know the ins and outs. My GP who is very good would tell me it was fine. The Endo looked at past records and said I should have been treated a long time ago. A good Endo can save your life.
By the way, the normal range for TSH is .3 to 3.0. Good luck. Karen
Do you know what your Tsh was? It may have been too low so he had to decrease the thyroid. Do you see an endocrinologist?
I have no idea what my Tsh was or is. I guess I'll have to call the doctor's office to find out. But no, I just see my primary care physician. It was an endocrinologist who first diagnosed me 20 years ago. He said he immediately knew I had hypothyroidism the minute he saw me, by the classic sign of the drooping eyelids, which I still have, and also the cold spot on my belly, which is not ice cold any more. I'll call the doctor's office tomorrow and ask about my Tsh. Thank you!
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