Struggling with Thyroid Medication and Finding a PCP

Totally agree with Mimi2too!! The struggle and effort to find the right dosage of Levothyroxine is totally worth it in the end!! Also I avoid dairy because I also have a lot of GI problems and my doctor said it's common that people with Hashimoto's have lactose intolerance.

Hi my name is Aubrey, and I’m 25 years old. I got diagnosed with Hypothyroidism about 10 years ago when I was like 11 or 12 years old. Young age. I have been taking Levothyroxine since then and all these years I have struggled with symptoms still. It’s been a roller coaster with adjusting meds throughout my whole life. I had recently gone to an endocrinologist for the first time about a week ago to finally get a full Thyriod Panel done. All my labs came back normal until they check my Thyriod antibodies. My number was 1,170!!! Super high. This changed everything for me. I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease (Thyroiditis) I’m struggling with hair loss, chronic fatigue, major mood swings/depression, and what I think is some Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) I just want to feel better I hate struggling like this. And I feel like most people just don’t understand until they experience themselves.

Levothyroxine didn't work for me either. After alot of back and forth with my Endocrinologist I finally convinced her to put me on Armour Thyroid. It has been a game changer. My levels are finally normal and I feel much better. The best part is now there is a generic NP Thyroid.

I’ve taken Levothyroxine for almost 30 years. It takes awhile to get the dosage correct. I’ve had dosages increased and decreased and the blood tests when the dosage is changed is a pain. BUT, it’s worth it. Find a doctor that will work with you to get the right dosage and be patient. Hope this helps.

Also on levothyroxine for years. When I just started my doctor said that I might change the dosage, never needed though. Also I take selenium supplement - It is thought to reduce inflammation and protect thyroid function.

Levo works great for me. Been on it since 2004

My doctor took me off them I have tried and tried again but it's like I need a new dosage of levo everytime I check my levels

I don't really know any other way to help but medication because levothyroxine works for me. Has your doctor taken you off those meds or was it just you discontinuing the meds? I think if it was you doing it I would suggest getting back on a med and stick it out and try to see if increasing those meds could help otherwise I would definitely ask your doctor/doctor's what they suggest