Dealing with Hypothyroidism Treatment Anxiety

Hi, I hade hypothyroidism since I was about 10 years old. Medication will help a lot with fatigue. I was on levothyroxine for years, but switched to synthroid. I can't think of any side effects over the years of having to take thyroid medication. It is a bit of a pain taking it everyday, but in the big picture of other medical things I've been through it's not too bad.

I was diagnosed when I was about 11 and it made a huuuge difference - it fluctuate a lot throughout my teen years and I had to have a LOT of blood tests and check ins until it stabilised a couple years ago. It runs in the family and my grandmother and aunt had their thyroids removed. I struggled with the side effects of the medication initially but it's a really normal and unproblematic part of my life now! Wishing you all the luck in the world 🤗

I know... I'm so sorry I have been diagnosed for 17 years just prepare yourself for all the symptoms

I took meds for my thyroid too! After a while if taking it, my levels went back to normal. That won't happen for everyone, but the med is there to help keep it at a stable level. And taking it and feeling the results is so rewarding. I hope that you can take the medicine and start to feel better!!

I’ve been taking levothyroxine for years and what I’ve found is that my dose has been adjusted based on both my symptoms and my bloodwork. Make sure you’re communicating with your doctor so they know how you’re feeling and don’t be afraid to speak up when you feel like something is wrong. You’re the one who knows your body best! I got very sick about a year ago and wasn’t able to keep anything down, including my meds. One of the worst things that happened is I was SO COLD due to not having my thyroid med on board. I was taking hot baths 3-5 times a day just trying to not feel so cold. I didn’t put two and two together until my doctor pointed it out and said I absolutely HAD to try to keep my blood pressure and thyroid meds down. I was prescribed an anti-nausea and once I had that and got my meds right again sure enough, I wasn’t freezing anymore. Wow, I didn’t realize what a big difference that tiny pill made. In other good news from the med, my hair became very silky and lush again and my skin isn’t so dry and flaky. It’s really amazing how much the thyroid affects. Good luck on your journey!!

ive been on levothyroxine for 13 years and to be honest i don't really know life before it but i can say that i notice symptoms of hashimotos very intensely when i miss doses of my levothyroxine

If you want you can message me and I can tell you more about my story lol. I think my main advice is if the dose isn't high enough or you still feel lethargic and are still gaining an unusual amount of weight don't be afraid to ask for a higher dose.

I was diagnosed last year and have been taking Levothyroxine since. I didn’t feel much of a change. The worst part of hypothyroidism for me is the fatigue. I can wake up tired and have to go back to sleep two hours later after waking up. It will take a few times to get your dose right and you need to have regular blood tests. My doctor didn’t really have much to say except for take the medication