← Return to Hypothyroidism symptoms worsening since starting rifampin
DiscussionHypothyroidism symptoms worsening since starting rifampin
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: May 21 10:00am | Replies (6)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "I’ll meet with my family doctor today to discuss upping my thyroid medicine. I have to..."
I can REALLY relate - when I had to take the meds daily (before Arikayce was available) it felt like "the life was draining out of me" - much like what you describe.
The only thing that puzzles me about your regimen is why you have been prescribed meds daily - this is usually reserved for more severe cases, as in where cavities are present or you are highly symptomatic.
Maybe the conversation you need to have with your doctors is whether you can reduce the frequency of dosage to 3X per week? Or perhaps add one of the newer drugs like Arikayce to your regimen to try to knock out the NTM?