Thyroid Disease Questions (Page 4)

I think Synthroid is causing me stomach pain & diarrhea. Can I switch to something similar?

I have been taking Synthoid for 8 months since having my thyroid removed and have been having stomach pain and diarrhea for several weeks. My TSH level is 2.5 so endocrinologist says my dosage of Synthroid is fine and I should see my regular doctor. I really think it is related to the Synthroid. Is... read more

Can armour thyroid cause a bad taste in the mouth?

I have been taking armour thyroid for 8 weeks.

Has anyone had there BM turn completely green and a little too loose?

My doctor diagnose me with Hashimoto Thyroiditis this week. Today is only my second day of taking Levothyroxine 75 MCG. My tsh is at 20.3. My thyroid perxidase autoantibodies are at 82 U/ml. The normal randge for the tpa is 60 and below. Web sites say this medicine with give a person bone loss if... read more

Afrin - What thyroid disease is referred to in instructions?

I take Synthroid for low thyroid level. Is this affected by Afrin

Is it safe to take Diflucan before a major surgery?

I'll be having surgery to remove my thyroid in a week. I want to know if it safe to take Diflucan now since it remains in your system for a few days.

When to take Armour Thyroid?

When is it best to take Armour Thyroid? I have heard varied answers describing in the morning, and at night. As well as on an empty stomach or that it doesn't matter.

Metronidazole - if this pill is dissolved in water & taken will it still work?

My thyroids are so swollen I can't swallow big pills this is why I ask. I tried it but I jus want to kno if it'll still take tha infection away.

Can I take Garcinia Cambodia Extract while on Levothyroxine, Zoloft and abilify?

I'm having trouble losing weight, and a magazine said this can end your weight loss problems. I think it's my thyroid. D: So is it safe? I don't have a doctor's appointment for like, another 2 months or I'd just ask them. Plus my doctor says it's okay to take things that makes my medicine not... read more

Hashimoto's Disease - What, if any, are the risks with having a sore throat with hashimotos?

I have a cough with a very sore throat, it feels like its hard to breathe, my neck feels tight and the more I cough the tighter it seems to be getting - problem is, I suffer from hashimotos thyroiditis. Should I be alarmed? Do I need to go to the doctor?

How does NP Thyroid compare to Nature-Throid and WP Thyroid?

I have taken Nature-throid for years, but it is on backorder, and my last refill was with WP Thyroid which is made by RLC labs, and so is Nature-Throid made by RLC. I can't say that I am satisfied with the results of WP Thyroid. I have read that both of them, the new "reformulated" versions, are... read more

Are headaches from Armour Thyroid?

Does Armour thyroid cause headaches? I had my thyroid removed 7 weeks ago due to a “kissing thyroid and a zillion nodules”, noncancerous. I was put on Levothyroxine but heard great things about Armour Thyroid. Made the switch about 2 weeks ago, but I’ve had a headache everyday getting progressively ... read more

How does food interact with your medications?

Levothroid - My friend took my thyroid pill by mistake instead of her high blood pressure pill. I?

... told her to skip her blood pressure pill but it should be ok. Do we need to be concerned?

Why should I not take atarax if I have thyroid issues?

Does Saxenda affect Armor Thyroid meds?

I recently was asked to try Saxenda at a medical weight loss office I’ve been going to. I have hypothyroidism and currently take armor thyroid. I’m wondering if Saxenda will cause me problems with my tsh levels.