Re: Re: Re cytomel and panic?

[Guest guest]

Today I had a panic attack. It was when I was drinking Starbucks iced tea. I think it is related to one of the thyroid meds I am on or both (Cytomel and Levoxyl) It was a little scary, but not too bad. I stopped drinking the tea and had some yogurt.

Will this go away? I know I am on the lowest dosages of both. I'm thinking my body has been in slow gear since I've been hypothyroid and now it's having to get used to gearing up.

Also, I noticed my appetite increasing slightly and a little bit of low blood sugar.The food discussion is very interesting to me because I am sure I am going to have to really go low carb here. But the increase in appetite is a little scary. I DO NOT WANT TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT!!!. Oh well, I guess it's going to be a trust walk- I've only been on the meds 5 days.

thanks for listening

steph

[Guest guest]

I am a tea-freak (caffeine addict). I'll miss my caffeine..............

steph

[Guest guest]

I found that after starting Armour with T3 in it, that my tolerance for caffiene decreased considerably.

As a thyroid symptom, panic attacks can be associated with over- or under-medication. sle816@... wrote:

Today I had a panic attack. It was when I was drinking Starbucks iced tea. I think it is related to one of the thyroid meds I am on or both (Cytomel and Levoxyl) It was a little scary, but not too bad. I stopped drinking the tea and had some yogurt.

Will this go away? I know I am on the lowest dosages of both. I'm thinking my body has been in slow gear since I've been hypothyroid and now it's having to get used to gearing up.

Also, I noticed my appetite increasing slightly and a little bit of low blood sugar.The food discussion is very interesting to me because I am sure I am going to have to really go low carb here. But the increase in appetite is a little scary. I DO NOT WANT TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT!!!. Oh well, I guess it's going to be a trust walk- I've only been on the meds 5 days.

thanks for listening

steph__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Wow. I'm so sorry to hear that you had a mild panic

attack. They're horrible. If you can manage it, you might

stay away from caffeine until you are more stable. Since I have

been having panic attacks for the last two years, I do not use

caffeine at all. To be honest, it really might be the Cytomel

revving up in your system-- unlike other thyroid meds, T3 medications

are in your body within the first few days and may take some

emotional/physical adjustment.

You're doing really well-- I would just give yourself a little

more leeway than usual.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

Today I had a panic attack. It was when I was

drinking Starbucks iced tea. I think it is related to one of the

thyroid meds I am on or both (Cytomel and Levoxyl) It was

a little scary, but not too bad. I stopped drinking the tea and

had some yogurt.

Will this go away? I know I am on the lowest

dosages of both. I'm thinking my body has been in slow gear

since I've been hypothyroid and now it's having to get used to gearing

up.

Also, I noticed my appetite increasing slightly and a

little bit of low blood sugar.The food discussion is very interesting

to me because I am sure I am going to have to really go low carb

here. But the increase in appetite is a little scary. I DO

NOT WANT TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT!!!. Oh well, I guess it's going to

be a trust walk- I've only been on the meds 5

days.

thanks for listening

steph

[Guest guest]

The good news is that with the Cytomel, you will probably not need the caffiene or at least not much of it. I still have my three cups of coffee, but they are only about 25% regular and 75% decaf. There is decaf tea available.sle816@... wrote:

I am a tea-freak (caffeine addict). I'll miss my caffeine..............

steph__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I recently had to cut back on my tea since I upped my dosage. It caused

rapid heartbeat sometimes. Now I don't automatically reach for tea.

Sometimes warm water will do. Your idea of some yogurt is a good one.

Sometimes, I just add a little milk to my tea to soften the effect.

I also noticed an increase in appetite with my increased meds. It did

go away for me. I drank water between meals to control it.

sle816@... wrote:

Today I had a panic attack. It was when I was drinking

Starbucks iced tea. I think it is related to one of the thyroid meds I

am on or both (Cytomel and Levoxyl) It was a little scary, but not

too bad. I stopped drinking the tea and had some yogurt.

Will this go away? I know I am on the lowest dosages of both.

I'm thinking my body has been in slow gear since I've been hypothyroid

and now it's having to get used to gearing up.

Also, I noticed my appetite increasing slightly and a little bit

of low blood sugar.The food discussion is very interesting to me

because I am sure I am going to have to really go low carb here. But

the increase in appetite is a little scary. I DO NOT WANT TO GAIN MORE

WEIGHT!!!. Oh well, I guess it's going to be a trust walk- I've only

been on the meds 5 days.

thanks for listening

steph

[Guest guest]

I don't know what caused the panic attack. I am predisposed to them and take medication for it. Have for years. So I haven't had them in years. My blood sugar has also been stable for years. It seems to me that years ago when I took Armour I had panic attacks at first, too. So, I'm not sure if it is the blood sugar being affected by the thyroid meds or what. I'll experiement around. Thanks for all the info

steph

[Guest guest]

Is there caffeine in their tea? So many teas don't have caffeine in

them. Plus,

there can't be too much to begin with, right?

I never had a problem with having my coffee in the morning with Armour,

or with

Cytomel. Except for a little shakiness from not being able to eat

right away.

When do you take your Cytomel? Maybe you could take it in the

afternoon, or

evening time instead?

The few panic attacks that I have had, have nothing to do with drinking

coffee.

Lynn

At 10:10 PM 4/23/2005, you wrote:

I am a

tea-freak (caffeine addict). I'll miss my

caffeine..............

steph

[Guest guest]

I should have explained that plenty of thyroid people still have

their cup of coffee in the morning. But, should you find that

you are having panic attacks more than once from the Cytomel, you

might want to taper down a bit. Mate tea, which Shomon

recommends, has less caffeine and some health benefits. With

caffeine, each person has to figure out what their body can

handle.

Courtenay.

The good news is that with the Cytomel, you will

probably not need the caffiene or at least not much of it. I still

have my three cups of coffee, but they are only about 25% regular and

75% decaf. There is decaf tea available.

sle816@... wrote:

I am a

tea-freak (caffeine addict). I'll miss my

caffeine..............

steph

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