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Afraid will not be taken seriously
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 22 9:18am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
Update 2: oh man where do I start. My ib ran hermone test and prescribed prestergon. While the integrative MD looked into my labs, he prescribed levothyroxine 75mg, bunch of supplements and wants to put me on 90 days of whole 30 diet. I have not taken any of what they given me because am terrified of taking levothyroxine for a tsh thats only 6.5. I went glutin free for 5 weeks now, and have seen a minor improvement in energy but my joints still hurt. I am weighing my options before taking anymore medications.
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@apriljeff
I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and hypothyroid since my lobectomy due to a suspicious nodule on my right lobe of my thyroid. I started on 88 mcg and now on 100 mcg. I felt better taking the medication. Everyone is different on what an optimal TSH is. The range of “normal” may be 0.3-5.0 but I felt terrible if my TSH went above 1.0-1.5. I was like a zombie and could not get out of bed when my TSH went above 4.0 post surgery. If you are at a 6.5 TSH, that is above normal and means your pituitary gland is having to work extra hard to make thyroid hormone for you and your body may not be getting enough. Thyroid dysfunction can damage many organs/systems since the gland controls and regulates so much in your body so you really should take the prescribed Levothyroxine. Do you know your T3 and T4 levels? Do you know what your TSH was years ago when you felt better? This may tell you what a good TSH is for you. Have you been tested for TPO autoantibodies to see if your immune system is attacking your thyroid?
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@apriljeff I understand your reluctance to taking a new medication. I think many people are, including me. I had it take a new one last night and I sure didn’t want to. But, I looked at myself in the mirror and said, “you’ve been through so much already, yes you can take the pill.” I have to rely on the strength and knowledge of my doctor, and she’s an excellent one. I took the pill and nothing bad happened! So I’ll take another tonight,
You have been dealing with this for 5 years and you haven’t quit. That’s a real testament to how strong you are! Your doctors only want you to get better, so try what they recommend. (The dose is 75mcg, not 75mg, a HUGE difference). What’s the worst thing that could happen when you take the pill(s)?