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@needlestoneart

I take a compounded form of Levothyroxin since I am unable to take it as mass produced due to it causing heart arrhythmia. However, even with the compounded form I do get terrible heat flashes especially for a couple of hours after taking them in the morning and by afternoon and evening I’m fine. I know it has to be this since it is the only thing new or different that I do in the mornings. I live with it though because of the other benefits. I wish it didn’t cause this. Fortunately, I don’t get sweaty, just intense feelings of over heating multiple times each morning. I have tried different mcg levels and the higher I go the more I get them so I have to keep my mcgs low like between 13-19 mcg. Any higher and I also have tummy trouble.

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Hi @needlestoneart, and welcome to Connect. I am sorry that you are experiencing heat flashes with your levothyroxine compound. How long have you been taking the medication? Although some women swear by apple cider vinegar helping with hot flashes, there is no medical evidence that really shows that anything helps other than layering clothing, staying away from spicy food, alcohol and smoking.

Have you found anything that helps you through these such as a cool shower or cold rag?
@needlestoneart, Do you have any trouble with rapid heartbeat, fluttering in your chest, or chest pain?