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Originally Posted by Debbie D
PCP checks T3 and T4, per my suggestion...she used to only check the TSH levels.
When I see the endocrinologist, I'll ask her about the adrenals...I also read that people with symptoms should have levels against thyroglobulin and thyroid peroxidase checked.
I found out that I wasn't supposed to take ANY other meds with the synthroid, as opposed to what I was told by pcp and other docs. I take incontinence med in the a.m. as well as zanaflex and I took them all together.
Specialist's nurse just called and told me to take it alone, and to alternate doses every other day for 8 weeks, then have labs done again. I am not happy...I told her when I'm on the lower dose that I sleep all day...told me to do it and then labs...HELLO??? Did you hear me? Nope, just do as I am told.
So we'll see...
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The higher dose gives you added throid hormones, thus the reason for more energy; less synthroid, less throid hormones; still not good if you are very sleepy. Hopefully, soon, the correct dose will be reached, which should level you out and get back to a world without all these highs and lows. But, she is right. I was unaware for quite some time about not taking anything with the synthroid as well. Very important.
Also, seeing an endo whose specialty is the throid is more likely to get you on the correct dose sooner. Although, the blood work is necessary every 4 to 6 months in case there are any changes. The throid regulates so much in our bodies. I know it has been a rough ride for you.
(Ger)