Hypothyroidism Support Group
Hypothyroidism is the disease state caused by insufficient production of thyrohormone by the thyroid gland. There are several distinct causes for chronic hypothyroidism, the most common being Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hypothyroidism following radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Advanced hypothyroidism may cause severe complications, the most serious one of which is...
I am on 50mcg after being taken off 75mcg because it was throwing me into a fib. That was about 3 weeks ago. However now I feel like a piece of shit ...I worry i will have the a fib and just feel lethargic and not myself Help me when will i feel better if ever thanks
Whatever happened to a happy medium? Your doctor could have brought you down to 62.5mcg.....
You will feel better when your thyroid levels are appropriate for your body's needs. For most of us, this means FreeT4 and FreeT3 levels above mid-range.
My doctor never increased my dose more than 12.5mcg at a time. Some people have trouble adjusting to even that size dose increase and their doctors increase by smaller amounts.
To go back to a dose that wasn't high enough just doesn't make sense.
I suggest you call your doctor and ask about going up to 62.5mcg for a month with permission to bump up to 75mcg if doing well.
Many people have blood pressure problems etc and are treated with meds for both.
Sounds like you are in a catch 22 and that just doesn't seem fair...