Had thyroid taken out last year, the meds are just as bad so I haven't been taking them. They didn't even need to take it out! I don't feel the same, the after effects make me feel bad.. What happens if I stop taking it completely, I feel better when I don't take it... But I don't have a thyroid...
What happens is I don't take levothyroxine after thyroidectomy?
Question posted by Shonie1082 on 31 Oct 2020
Last updated on 2 November 2020
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Lisa01
1 Nov 2020
Masso is right. I didn't take my thyroid meds for about 3 weeks. I ended up in the ICU, and had come within a couple of days of falling into an unrecoverable coma. If you don't feel good taking your meds, talk to your Dr. You may need to switch brands or have your dose changed. Not taking the medicine is simply not an option.
masso
31 Oct 2020
"If your entire thyroid is removed, your body can't make thyroid hormone. Without replacement, you'll develop signs and symptoms of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Therefore, you'll need to take a pill every day that contains the synthetic thyroid hormone levothyroxine (Synthroid, Unithroid, others)."
Shonie1082
2 Nov 2020
Great the more I read up on this the more upset I get since this surgery wasn't needed. How it's affected my life. I have to find a new doctor too. Displaced from hurricanes and already tired all the time with or without the medicines. I did read the coma part the other day and got me freaked out. Thanks for answering.
masso
3 Nov 2020
I wish for you to find a good Dr. and you are welcome.
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