Extreme Fatigue After Meals with Hypothyroidism

I have hypothyroidism and take levothyroxine. After every meal I experience extreme fatigue that can last hours. Has anyone had this experience and how did you correct the problem?

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Micshys

2y ago

I take my meds in the middle of the night so it is not near any meal due to the hemochromatosis

Bit

2y ago

I made some changes. I don't eat breakfast, and I now take the levothyroxine 90 minutes after lunch and I am no longer sleepy the rest of the day. Strange, because you are supposed to take it on an empty stomach. But it's working for me.

Bit

2y ago

Now I'm taking the levothyroxine with my first meal and it's working and I'm no longer tired all day. Taking it in the morning 30- 60 minutes before eating did NOT activate the medication for me.

Micah

2y ago

This sounds blood sugar related. Please get your A1C tested.

Que27

2y ago

I feel the same, they just raided the Mcg again to stop me from from crashing in the afternoon.

Streeter

2y ago

Thank you. I thought I was crazy. I get so sleepy to the point of nodding mid conversation. Always after meal s.

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