Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 > > Hi everyone, > I am new to this group and need some advice. I was originally > diagnosed with thyroiditis and my endocrinologist said my thyroid > levels were in the hyper range. I was tested for Graves' disease but > did not have it. After a course of anti inflammatories, my thyroid > went underactive and I was given Synthroid. I think they are having > difficulties getting me on the right dosage, however. My major symptom > complaint is that I have consistent trouble sleeping. That was always > the main problem. My sleep is much better than it was originally, but > I still have trouble falling asleep, or I'll wake up throughout the > night, or I will wake up after 5-6 hours of sleep and then have > trouble staying asleep or just not be able to fall back asleep at all. > > Currently, I am trying to get pregnant, so my doctor has me on > medication to get my TSH between 1 and 2. I am currently taking 50mcg > one day and 75mcg the next day. He said he doesn't want me to go any > lower than what I am on now because of the pregnancy factor. But I am > not sure if a lower or high dosage would help me sleep better? Does > anyone have any thoughts or advice? Thanks! K > Did the doctor run any tests to figure out why you had thyroiditis or why you are now considered hypo? Do you have labs etc to share? How long have you been on synthroid? Kats3boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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