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I've been on Plaquenil for a while but did not feel any improvement. Lupus aside, my Thyroid hormone levels have also always been on the low end of normal (0.06 or 0.09 - normal ranges listed as 0.03 to 4.0). My GP suggested Thyroxine 50 mcgs daily as I gained weight too. Symptoms of Hypothyroidism and Lupus do cross over, organs like the thyroid can be attacked by autoimmune disorders as we know.
I FEEL AMAZING!!! My energy levls are thru the roof, my mental clarity, peace and mood is so much better. Not a screaming nutcase any more. It took about 2 weeks to 1 month for benfit to be felt. My aches and pains are greatly reduced, not needing my daily 'nanna naps'.
Still have fevers and night sweats, ANA still up around 1:700 but am feeling nearly normal again. Better than I've felt in years, I can live with feeling hot.
Do any of you have low functioning thyroid levels but your dr won't act because they're still in the so called 'normal range'? My doc felt that individuals may have different requirements in this area and that symptoms of hypothyroidism can be significant at low normal levels. To be honest I had been saying for a long time that I 'felt' that the engine had shut down and turned off - like I had no metabolism. I have lost weight. I did not expect so much relief from my symptoms, just hoped I might go beyond just breathing in the aroma of a meal and gaining a kilo instantly! :)))
Have a look at the symptoms of hypothyroidism on the 'net and see if you match them. The Lupus may be affecting the functionality of this little organ too. GOOD LUCK!!
I FEEL AMAZING!!! My energy levls are thru the roof, my mental clarity, peace and mood is so much better. Not a screaming nutcase any more. It took about 2 weeks to 1 month for benfit to be felt. My aches and pains are greatly reduced, not needing my daily 'nanna naps'.
Still have fevers and night sweats, ANA still up around 1:700 but am feeling nearly normal again. Better than I've felt in years, I can live with feeling hot.
Do any of you have low functioning thyroid levels but your dr won't act because they're still in the so called 'normal range'? My doc felt that individuals may have different requirements in this area and that symptoms of hypothyroidism can be significant at low normal levels. To be honest I had been saying for a long time that I 'felt' that the engine had shut down and turned off - like I had no metabolism. I have lost weight. I did not expect so much relief from my symptoms, just hoped I might go beyond just breathing in the aroma of a meal and gaining a kilo instantly! :)))
Have a look at the symptoms of hypothyroidism on the 'net and see if you match them. The Lupus may be affecting the functionality of this little organ too. GOOD LUCK!!
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Is this a prescription drug? I have been on levathroid for 18 years. The past couple of years my thyroid levels been really low and not responding to the medication.
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It is a prescription drug and after 6 weeks my levels are up and normal and no longer so low. I know people often have to tweak the dose????
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Thanks for the tip. My rheumy always has my TSH levels checked.
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Thank you so much for your post. I have been complaining of the symptoms of hypothyroidism for over 3 months. My doc has ran over 26 tests, and they all came back "normal". She put me on prednisone and I was better, but the minute I went off of it, BAM! Same symptoms. I am going to call her office first thing in the morning to see how "normal" they actually were. Thanks again-
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I know what you mean about your thyroid being in the normal range. Mine is .09 also,,I have been sick, this month and last month, around the same time.
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