Thyroid Disease Questions (Page 3)

Armour Thyroid - Ringing in the ears?

Does anyone else get a buzzing or ringing in the ears from Hashimoto's or after using armor? I never had it before and it getting progressively worse. I have taken armor for about five years and felt fine for the first three years or so. Then I started having feelings of anxiety, rapid heartbeat... read more

NP Thyroid - Has anyone experienced a bad vaginal smell with this medication?

The medicine is Thyroid NP. I once noticed a fishy odor from my vagina while taking a GNC product for women/weightless. As soon as I stopped taking it the odor went away. That's what made me think this medication might be the culprit of my current odor because the medicine stinks!

Do not take armour thyroid if you are allergic to pork!

I was put on Armour Thyroid by my physician about 2 years ago even though I informed him that I had been diagnosed with a pork allergy. I did not realize that Armour Thyroid came from pigs. I developed some very unpleasant symptoms including a daily fever (101-103) every day for over seven... read more

My doctor recently changed the dosage on my levothyroxine from 2 112 mcg to 2 88 mcg per day. Why?

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... read more

Armour Thyroid - How do I find a doc who will prescribe Armour?

I do not trust TSH tests and want to TRY Armour after complete thyroid removal 20 years ago. After thyroid removal, my surgeon put me on Synthroid for 16 years and i felt super. Then my insurance plan dripped coverage of Synthroid and I was put on levothyroxine. Changed docs, who lowered my... read more

Can I take diet supplements/fat burners with Oroxine (levothyroxine)?

I have been diagnosed with underactive thyroid for the last twelve months and have been prescribed 50mg Oroxine (levothyroxine) by my Doctor. I have not been able to lose any weight and wish to lose 20lbs. Can I take diet fat burners/diet supplements to assist in my weight loss. I am on a low carb... read more

What happens if I have no thyroid and do not take synthroid medication?

Meaning, i have been off of thyroid medication for 8 weeks. How long can I survive without any thyroid medications in my system? What are the symptoms to be expected?

Side effects of too little thyroid med - Synthroid?

Old symptoms pre-diagnosis returning or synthroid just isn't working well.

Does seroquel cause hot flashes?

I'm taking 400 mg of seroquel 300mg of lithium 20 mg of lexapro plus Xanax and thyroid meds. I've been getting really bad hot flashes. Everyone else will be freezing and I will be sweating. I want to know if anyone else has expirenced this? And if so is it a serious side effect?

Will methimazole help with weight loss & loss of hair?

Over-active thyroid however I've had weight gain & of course hair loss... will methimazole be of benefit?

Thyroid Suppression Test - can I drink coffee while I'm taking levothyroxine?

I am 38 years start taking the levothyroxine.. I felt headache because I stop drinking coffee because I need to stop this kind of habit. Do you think can affect if I drink coffee? Please I need your answer. thanks

Thyroid meds and diuretic meds, can I take them together and when is the best time?

taking thyroid med and high blood pressure med when should they be taken? Is it safe to take both at once?

Is it safe to just quit taking Levothyroxine 88 MCG I still have my thyroid?

I've been on levothyroxine for over 5 years by my private family doctor... never increased or decreased my dosage I'm not even sure if I needed this I remember I used to feel good back before I used to take this medicine now I'm tired all the time bloated headaches... I would love to just stop... read more

How do I treat Hypothyroidism?

So my thyroid is finally in remission. It took 7 months of being on methimazole was nasty side?

... effects. I was taking 5mg's a day. (I know not a lot... but I'm really small) How long will it take for the side effects to go away?-Or how long should it take to have the medicine out of my system?