Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hi. I'm new here. I was recently dx and am on just 50mgs synthroid. I was on it for 5 weeks & was just starting to feel some energy when I ran out (doc had given me samples) when I had my blood test. I asked the nurse for more samples and she couldn't find 50mgs, so she gave me 100mgs & told me to cut them up. Well, I started feeling bad again - no energy, dizzy, feeling like I have the flu without the puking and diarrhea. Just totally run down. When I saw the doc again, he was very upset about the nurse giving me the 100mgs. He said I could set myself back months by missing a dose of my meds and cutting them is not good - I might not get it cut exactly right. I'm sure I wasn't - the pill cutter I use isn't *exact.* Anyway, I'm now back on the 50mgs, but still feeling yucky - it's only been a little over a week. As a matter of fact, I feel worse now that I did before I ever started taking the synthroid. I was interested when I read about the dizziness. About rolling over in bed & feeling like you're *falling right through it.* That's exactly how I feel. I didn't know it could be my thyroid problem causing that feeling. I am also bipolar and on meds for that disease. (Thyroid meds can also be used as a mood stabilizer - just for infor.) I thought maybe one of those meds was causing that problem and was complaining to my psychiatrist about it all the time. She assured me if anything was making me dizzy, it wouldn't continue this long. Now I know it may be caused by my thyroid condition. Now I know to bring it up to my medical doc! THANKS!! hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > > Will do that with PLEASURE!!!!!!! > Also I have been checking up on a prob that I have had for some > years, dizzyness. Was checked out a few weeks ago by a nueroligist > who gave me the all clear and uped my " serc " meds from 8mg x twice a > day, to 24mg x twice a day and referred me to ear,nose & throat next > year. Found this site to be interesting. > http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/vertigo.html Still > checking further. I remember someone talking about dizzyness. I > find when not on the meds that I vere to the right and straight into > whatever is there, and rolling over in bed feel like falling right > through it. > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 My endro said it's a symptom of adrenal fatigue. Have a 24 hr saliva test. > > > > > Will do that with PLEASURE!!!!!!! > > Also I have been checking up on a prob that I have had for some > > years, dizzyness. Was checked out a few weeks ago by a nueroligist > > who gave me the all clear and uped my " serc " meds from 8mg x twice a > > day, to 24mg x twice a day and referred me to ear,nose & throat next > > year. Found this site to be interesting. > > http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/vertigo.html Still > > checking further. I remember someone talking about dizzyness. I > > find when not on the meds that I vere to the right and straight into > > whatever is there, and rolling over in bed feel like falling right > > through it. > > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 My endro said it's a symptom of adrenal fatigue. Have a 24 hr saliva test. > > > > > Will do that with PLEASURE!!!!!!! > > Also I have been checking up on a prob that I have had for some > > years, dizzyness. Was checked out a few weeks ago by a nueroligist > > who gave me the all clear and uped my " serc " meds from 8mg x twice a > > day, to 24mg x twice a day and referred me to ear,nose & throat next > > year. Found this site to be interesting. > > http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/vertigo.html Still > > checking further. I remember someone talking about dizzyness. I > > find when not on the meds that I vere to the right and straight into > > whatever is there, and rolling over in bed feel like falling right > > through it. > > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 My endro said it's a symptom of adrenal fatigue. Have a 24 hr saliva test. > > > > > Will do that with PLEASURE!!!!!!! > > Also I have been checking up on a prob that I have had for some > > years, dizzyness. Was checked out a few weeks ago by a nueroligist > > who gave me the all clear and uped my " serc " meds from 8mg x twice a > > day, to 24mg x twice a day and referred me to ear,nose & throat next > > year. Found this site to be interesting. > > http://icarus.med.utoronto.ca/carr/manual/vertigo.html Still > > checking further. I remember someone talking about dizzyness. I > > find when not on the meds that I vere to the right and straight into > > whatever is there, and rolling over in bed feel like falling right > > through it. > > Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hello Peg, Welcome to the thyroid learning group... In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your thyroid condition? Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would fall out from underneath me.... Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a reoccurance since. It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. Gossimer P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hello Peg, Welcome to the thyroid learning group... In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your thyroid condition? Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would fall out from underneath me.... Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a reoccurance since. It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. Gossimer P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hello Peg, Welcome to the thyroid learning group... In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your thyroid condition? Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would fall out from underneath me.... Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a reoccurance since. It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. Gossimer P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 TSH 5.44. That's the only number I know. I think it went a little lower, but not much. It's just low normal from what I understand. My doc said normally he wouldn't put someone on thyroid meds with my results, but with the symptoms I have, he wants me on them. I have trouble losing weight, can't tolerate the heat, but get cold easily. My heart beats over 100 bpm = tachycardia. And there's the paralyzing fatigue --- my major complaint. My doc also said he may bump me up to 100mgs at my next appt in 4 months - depending on how my tests come out and how I'm feeling. hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > > Hello Peg, > Welcome to the thyroid learning group... > In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your > thyroid condition? > Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering > the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? > > When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever > dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd > roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would > fall out from underneath me.... > > Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my > HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear > infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a > reoccurance since. > It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in > altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without > getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to > breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and > still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of > strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. > > Gossimer > P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY > LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 TSH 5.44. That's the only number I know. I think it went a little lower, but not much. It's just low normal from what I understand. My doc said normally he wouldn't put someone on thyroid meds with my results, but with the symptoms I have, he wants me on them. I have trouble losing weight, can't tolerate the heat, but get cold easily. My heart beats over 100 bpm = tachycardia. And there's the paralyzing fatigue --- my major complaint. My doc also said he may bump me up to 100mgs at my next appt in 4 months - depending on how my tests come out and how I'm feeling. hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > > Hello Peg, > Welcome to the thyroid learning group... > In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your > thyroid condition? > Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering > the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? > > When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever > dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd > roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would > fall out from underneath me.... > > Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my > HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear > infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a > reoccurance since. > It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in > altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without > getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to > breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and > still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of > strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. > > Gossimer > P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY > LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 TSH 5.44. That's the only number I know. I think it went a little lower, but not much. It's just low normal from what I understand. My doc said normally he wouldn't put someone on thyroid meds with my results, but with the symptoms I have, he wants me on them. I have trouble losing weight, can't tolerate the heat, but get cold easily. My heart beats over 100 bpm = tachycardia. And there's the paralyzing fatigue --- my major complaint. My doc also said he may bump me up to 100mgs at my next appt in 4 months - depending on how my tests come out and how I'm feeling. hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > > Hello Peg, > Welcome to the thyroid learning group... > In addition to being Bi-Polar do you have a diagnosis for your > thyroid condition? > Do you by any chance have copies of your last lab results covering > the TSH, FREE T3 and FREE T4 ??? as well as the lab ranges? > > When I first moved and changed altitudes by 3500 feet I had sever > dizzy spells and would not allow myself to drive on those days. I'd > roll over and feel like I was still rolling.........or the bed would > fall out from underneath me.... > > Between the Pharmacist and my old Doctor we settled on changing my > HBP meds and was put on antibiotics for a possible inner ear > infection. I changed myself onto Armour and have not had a > reoccurance since. > It did take me a while longer than most to adjust to the change in > altitude, however, I finally can climb a set of stairs without > getting dizzy or running out of breath...so long as I remember to > breath while climbing... I used to be a competative swimmer and > still have the habit of holding my breath for every other set of > strokes or steps...bad habit...am working on it...chuckle. > > Gossimer > P.S. depending upon the Diagnosis and lab results, 50 mg is a VERY > LOW dosage to be kept at for so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Has your doc rechecked your thyroid levels? This needs to be done every 6 wks or so, until the dose is stable for you. If you have Hashimoto's Disease, the thyroid may be on a slow steady downhill route, but, with you (as well as myself back when), you probably started out in a hyperthyroid phase, long ongoing, unbeknownest to you at the time. I went through yrs of " bipolar " , later discovering that it was first phase of Hashi's. Have you had antibodies testing for this? Hashi's has an up and down flexing with the thyroid hormones, until the gland finally burns out and becomes fibrous, at least, when it does this quickly. Mine has never completely burned out yet, and I've had this for at least 17 yrs or so. Re: Re: dizziness > > Hi. I'm new here. I was recently dx and am on just 50mgs synthroid. I > was on it for 5 weeks & was just starting to feel some energy when I > ran out (doc had given me samples) when I had my blood test. I asked > the nurse for more samples and she couldn't find 50mgs, so she gave me > 100mgs & told me to cut them up. Well, I started feeling bad again - no > energy, dizzy, feeling like I have the flu without the puking and > diarrhea. Just totally run down. When I saw the doc again, he was very > upset about the nurse giving me the 100mgs. He said I could set myself > back months by missing a dose of my meds and cutting them is not good - > I might not get it cut exactly right. I'm sure I wasn't - the pill > cutter I use isn't *exact.* Anyway, I'm now back on the 50mgs, but > still feeling yucky - it's only been a little over a week. As a matter > of fact, I feel worse now that I did before I ever started taking the > synthroid. > > I was interested when I read about the dizziness. About rolling over in > bed & feeling like you're *falling right through it.* That's exactly > how I feel. I didn't know it could be my thyroid problem causing that > feeling. > > I am also bipolar and on meds for that disease. (Thyroid meds can also > be used as a mood stabilizer - just for infor.) I thought maybe one of > those meds was causing that problem and was complaining to my > psychiatrist about it all the time. She assured me if anything was > making me dizzy, it wouldn't continue this long. Now I know it may be > caused by my thyroid condition. Now I know to bring it up to my medical > doc! THANKS!! > > hugs, peg > " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ > Anonymous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I've had my thyroid levels checked three times now - within the last 6 months. Twice within the past 6 weeks. I'll have another test in 4 months. I haven't had any antibodies testing for Hashi's as far as I know. I'll have to ask my doc about it at my next appt. I'll print out your email & take it with me or I'll *forget,* LOL. Thanks for the info. I would sure love to NOT be bipolar!!!!!!!!! hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > Has your doc rechecked your thyroid levels? This needs to be done > every 6 > wks or so, until the dose is stable for you. If you have Hashimoto's > Disease, the thyroid may be on a slow steady downhill route, but, > with you > (as well as myself back when), you probably started out in a > hyperthyroid > phase, long ongoing, unbeknownest to you at the time. I went through > yrs of > " bipolar " , later discovering that it was first phase of Hashi's. > Have you > had antibodies testing for this? Hashi's has an up and down flexing > with > the thyroid hormones, until the gland finally burns out and becomes > fibrous, > at least, when it does this quickly. Mine has never completely > burned out > yet, and I've had this for at least 17 yrs or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I've had my thyroid levels checked three times now - within the last 6 months. Twice within the past 6 weeks. I'll have another test in 4 months. I haven't had any antibodies testing for Hashi's as far as I know. I'll have to ask my doc about it at my next appt. I'll print out your email & take it with me or I'll *forget,* LOL. Thanks for the info. I would sure love to NOT be bipolar!!!!!!!!! hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > Has your doc rechecked your thyroid levels? This needs to be done > every 6 > wks or so, until the dose is stable for you. If you have Hashimoto's > Disease, the thyroid may be on a slow steady downhill route, but, > with you > (as well as myself back when), you probably started out in a > hyperthyroid > phase, long ongoing, unbeknownest to you at the time. I went through > yrs of > " bipolar " , later discovering that it was first phase of Hashi's. > Have you > had antibodies testing for this? Hashi's has an up and down flexing > with > the thyroid hormones, until the gland finally burns out and becomes > fibrous, > at least, when it does this quickly. Mine has never completely > burned out > yet, and I've had this for at least 17 yrs or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 I've had my thyroid levels checked three times now - within the last 6 months. Twice within the past 6 weeks. I'll have another test in 4 months. I haven't had any antibodies testing for Hashi's as far as I know. I'll have to ask my doc about it at my next appt. I'll print out your email & take it with me or I'll *forget,* LOL. Thanks for the info. I would sure love to NOT be bipolar!!!!!!!!! hugs, peg " Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. " ~ Anonymous > Has your doc rechecked your thyroid levels? This needs to be done > every 6 > wks or so, until the dose is stable for you. If you have Hashimoto's > Disease, the thyroid may be on a slow steady downhill route, but, > with you > (as well as myself back when), you probably started out in a > hyperthyroid > phase, long ongoing, unbeknownest to you at the time. I went through > yrs of > " bipolar " , later discovering that it was first phase of Hashi's. > Have you > had antibodies testing for this? Hashi's has an up and down flexing > with > the thyroid hormones, until the gland finally burns out and becomes > fibrous, > at least, when it does this quickly. Mine has never completely > burned out > yet, and I've had this for at least 17 yrs or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 I have begun taking Cortef. I am only taking 2.5 3Xday. Sometimes after taking it I feel quite dizzy. Why & is there anything that I can do about it? Thanks Gale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Val, It seems to be about 1 & 1/2 hr after I take it. It will last for about 30 min. So... you think that I should increase a little faster? Thanks Gale > > If this happens abotu 3-3. hours after your doses it is just your body > telling you it is running low on cortisol agian. You can move to higher > doses or even move the doses a bit closr to gether. this dpes pass once > oyu get to a proper dose of HC. > > -- > Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV > My Ebay Jewelry Store (Closing after Xmas!!!) > http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2007 Report Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thanks Val, I will try that tomorrow. (((Hugs))) Gale > > >>So... you think that I should increase a little faster?<< > > Yes I think it will help. > > -- > Artistic Grooming- Hurricane WV > My Ebay Jewelry Store (Closing after Xmas!!!) > http://stores.ebay.com/valeriescrystalcreations > http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/ > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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