I had been normal (esp. my weight too was normal) until 3 months back.But due to drowsiness and my constant urge to take a nap ,made me undergo blood tests .I was then diagnosed with hypthyroidism (TSH level being 5) .I'm also slightly anaemic as per the reports.I was prescribed Levothyroxin. I realised I was gaining weight . I have now been asked to take Armour .
I'd really appreciate it if someone could enlighten me as to
1. whether I can abruplty stop the medication as I feel I have been wrongly treated
2. If theres an alternative form of treatment
3. how to reduce my weight
2007-02-01 05:51:15 · 10 answers · asked by Shobs 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
There is a way for you to totally recover from Hypothyroidism. You train your immune system to do it for you. Go to www.lymefree.com to find out more.
2007-02-01 05:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by david_pugsley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-23 05:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I really don't recommend doing that because you could really mess up your body doing that...I have a friend with hyperthyroidism and she has to take meds for it, ever since age 13 (she's late 20s now) and when she ran out of her medicine and was waiting for her next paycheck to buy new meds, she started to lose weight rapidly at a dangerous pace, had to go to the doctors, and she got the symptoms of hyperthyrodism again (e.g., nausea, diahrrea, weakness, fatigue)...she says if she continued to stop she could die from it and I believe that. I know hypothyroidism is not the same as hyperthyroidsm, in fact it's kind of the opposite, but I think you might have the same problem as my friend---if you abruptly stop taking your meds, you could get really sick. I would talk to your doctor first before stopping or doing anything rash.
2007-02-01 06:14:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't stop it. You haven't been treated wrong. There are several hyperthyroid medications. It is normal to have to try more than one--and also adjust the dose--to find the right one and amount for you. It doesn't usually happen with the first dose and the first pill they try. My mother had this. The third medication they gave her had to be adjusted a few times, but they got it right and she was fine. Be patient.
No, there is no alternative treatments. No herbs, vitamins, supplements...nothing like that. (And you CAN'T train your thyroid to fix itself. She's just trying to scam you with a worthless product.) Only the prescribed medications will help you. They are the meds that will lower your thyroid hormone level. Get your dose/medication adjusted and you will lose the weight. In the meantime, eat healthy and get out and walk every day.
2007-02-01 05:57:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 16:11:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about abruptly stopping the levo to start on the Armour? I'm on Armour and like it. Armour is usually an alternative to the synthetic thyroid replacement meds. My doctor prefers it to other medications, and that's fairly unusual.
2007-02-01 05:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by Piaz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All your answer and concerns should be discussed with your doctor. NEVER be afraid to voice ANY concern ... even if you find it embarrassing.
To make that chore easier ... write all your concerns, print out (if done on a PC) and give that to your doctor. A document to your doctor is the most efficient way as questions / concerns won't be forgotten.
The list can be added to your medical record.
2007-02-01 05:58:57 · answer #7 · answered by Miss_Deb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honey, I cannot emphasize enough to you, about NOT-Stopping, taking your medication!!! My neice died from not taking her medication, when she was diagnosed with "Graves disease" which is from an Thyroid problem! No one knew enough about the disease, and she got tired of taking her meds, and just stopped taking them for a couple of days, and one morning, my other neice woke-up, to her husband "Yelling, "Get out here Tosha!!" while he was performing CPR, on Shavon, for about 1 hour......It was too late, she had passed away in the middle of the night according to the coriner......Please, talk to your physician before you quit taking these meds!! It is so dangerous to just stop on your own, hun!!! Please just call him and ask him what other meds you could take to stop all of these side-effects, but dont just quit, on your own PLEASE!!! For me!!! Call your doctor as soon as possible, about this problem, because the meds he has you on, could also be more harmful, then helpful....and he can change them to something easier to take, with less side-effects, you know!!! Good Luck to you hun!! Call him please!!! Thank-you!!! Smile!!!
2007-02-01 06:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by Hmg♥Brd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are questions your doctor and/or pharmacist should be answering for you. Call them and ask - you probably paid plenty of money for the tests, so get what you paid for!
2007-02-01 05:59:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
UNLESS YOU ARE ADVISED BY YOUR PHYSICIAN , YOU SHOULD NOT ABRUPTLY STOP TAKING MEDICINES.BETTER TAKE THE SECOND OPINION OF ANOTHER DOCTOR AND TAKE TESTS ONCE AGAIN IN A REPUTED LAB.
2007-02-01 06:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋