I have been on synthroid since I was 19 years old. At the time, I believe I was borderline hypothroid but, my mother was previously diagnosed with the disease also. Actually, at age 40, after chemo and radiation from Hodgkins Lymphoma , my brother was also diagnosed with hypothroidism.
My problem is I was on 200mcg of Abbott Synthroid for almost 40 years because I did not absorb it properly. I still had dry skin, brittle nails and would gain weight very easily. I exercise regularly. of course, have the only vices of drinking coffee and red wine. I can't drnk much red wine (2 glasses) or I will have a major headache.
In August, my thyroid test values were terribly high , I could not concentrate or move my neck from side to side. I changed doctors, when to an endrocrinologist, who reduced my synthroid medication to 110mcg. I now have major headaches, dry skin, and have gained 7 pounds. The last test showed , I was still high so I was reduced to 100mcg. I can feel the weight gain increasing, I feel worse with daily headaches , joint pain and frustration. HELP! What can I do . The last time the infamous specialists changed my thyroid replacement medication, I picked up 10 pounds which I have never lost. I am 60 years old, teach physical education, play tennis...and, am beginning to wish I was dead! Phyllis Browning , Metairie, Louisiana
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I have been on synthroid since I was 19 years old. At the time, I believe I was borderline hypothroid but, my mother was previously diagnosed with the disease also. Actually, at age 40, after chemo and radiation from Hodgkins Lymphoma , my brother was also diagnosed with hypothroidism.
November 13, 2010 - 9:50amMy problem is I was on 200mcg of Abbott Synthroid for almost 40 years because I did not absorb it properly. I still had dry skin, brittle nails and would gain weight very easily. I exercise regularly. of course, have the only vices of drinking coffee and red wine. I can't drnk much red wine (2 glasses) or I will have a major headache.
In August, my thyroid test values were terribly high , I could not concentrate or move my neck from side to side. I changed doctors, when to an endrocrinologist, who reduced my synthroid medication to 110mcg. I now have major headaches, dry skin, and have gained 7 pounds. The last test showed , I was still high so I was reduced to 100mcg. I can feel the weight gain increasing, I feel worse with daily headaches , joint pain and frustration. HELP! What can I do . The last time the infamous specialists changed my thyroid replacement medication, I picked up 10 pounds which I have never lost. I am 60 years old, teach physical education, play tennis...and, am beginning to wish I was dead! Phyllis Browning , Metairie, Louisiana
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