tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post2148884581193916367..comments2024-01-04T02:28:32.637-07:00Comments on athenadiaries: My new doctor.Herself, the GeekGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-33677026860887426662009-04-06T14:36:00.000-06:002009-04-06T14:36:00.000-06:00For what it's worth, I was recently diagnosed too....For what it's worth, I was recently diagnosed too. I'm in my 2nd month of meds, reduced from the 1st month. Only I am on Levoxyl (it's the brand name competitor of Synthroid) I'm post gastric bypass and the Levoxyl is absorbed more quickly than the Synthroid -- in my gut anyway. <BR/><BR/>You're pretty educated I can tell you studied up. When you start to feel "normal" let your doctor know and stand your ground. Many doctors will get you into the "normal" range, but that might not be right for you. The high end of normal might be where you feel best, or the low-end. <BR/><BR/>I feel better already, for the most part. I'm down about 10 lbs. in the last 2 months, but still have strange, significantly large swings in weight (up to 7 lbs.!). I just did a tri this weekend and it was the first time I didn't "gain" weight the day after.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to you and just remember to stand your ground when you get to the point of feeling good. <BR/><BR/>Also, many doctors are loyal to certain brands because of the drug companies association with them and they'll tell you many different reasons why... if you find that you can't get regulated on Syntroid, don't hesitate to request Levoxyl. I know several of my friends are successful with Synthroid so I'm sure you'll be fine. I'm just sharing with you what I learned, because there is quite the controversy between Synthroid vs. Levoxyl. <BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better soon!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531066471698015279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-61183720051498993702009-04-06T10:59:00.000-06:002009-04-06T10:59:00.000-06:00jumping in a little belatedly to say I'm so glad y...jumping in a little belatedly to say I'm so glad you're starting SYnthroid. I had thyroid cancer a few years ago, so I had the whole thing removed (and nuked, as one poster said above) and I've been on meds for 4 years now. I'm on 225 and let me tell you, if I'm off by an hour on my dosage, I know it. You're going to feel so much better once you get stabalized.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051467542821199245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-21996849875194990882009-04-02T08:03:00.000-06:002009-04-02T08:03:00.000-06:00My doc took me off generics too and insists on Syn...My doc took me off generics too and insists on Synthroid for the very reasons you stated. Good job doing your homework. Make sure you realize all the things that interact and reduce the effectiveness of synthroid: iron, calcium, and SOY to name a few. I've gotten to the point where I take only my sythroid in the morning and everythings else -- multivitamin, calcium, etc. at night.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-45297652047369269282009-04-02T00:39:00.000-06:002009-04-02T00:39:00.000-06:00Another set of stuff to watch for- You may experie...Another set of stuff to watch for- You may experience a "metallic" taste in your mouth for a while. I don't know why, but it is common for some. It will not last, it will go away. <BR/><BR/>Do not eat more than a grapefruit per week. It neutralizes the effects of the drug.<BR/><BR/>Try as hard and as often as possible to not take allergy/sinus medications within six hours of taking your synthroid. Sometimes it can't be avoided, but note that you can experience palpatations from time to time as a result. Synthroid can raise your heart rate, as can certain drugs, so learn how to use them together. You can safely take them, but don't be afraid to ask your doc.<BR/><BR/>Always, ALWAYS read the drug labels for over-the-counter meds. If they say anything about persons with "thyroid conditions," consider calling your doc.<BR/><BR/>Iron also bonds with Synthroid and you will lose the benefits of both drugs, if you use iron supplements. Try to schedule your iron at night or late afternoon to keep them as far away from each other as possible.<BR/><BR/>I take four times your dose. It takes a while, but you will feel great once things equalize.SgtBeesWifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17918519408757074788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-63989413525136484722009-04-01T22:22:00.000-06:002009-04-01T22:22:00.000-06:00You beautiful life will be just a beautiful but yo...You beautiful life will be just a beautiful but you will have more energy to enjoy it. Su-weet!21stCenturyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02370504811536749950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-90958421504191487782009-04-01T20:33:00.000-06:002009-04-01T20:33:00.000-06:00I am required to show up again in 60 days and have...I am required to show up again in 60 days and have all my levels checked.Herself, the GeekGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990186920123895227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-35615334745592978952009-04-01T19:18:00.000-06:002009-04-01T19:18:00.000-06:00i like the doc's last comment. sometimes i wonder ...i like the doc's last comment. sometimes i wonder if i should be checked out (again) and maybe there is something (else) wrong with me and once i get that fixed things will be like night/day. i hope you start seeing positive changes soon!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720800873803974929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-30368691692758582352009-04-01T15:55:00.000-06:002009-04-01T15:55:00.000-06:00Well, here's to finding out!Well, here's to finding out!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00124595875012094343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-49435799274661526842009-04-01T15:44:00.000-06:002009-04-01T15:44:00.000-06:00You'll be surprised and delighted how nice it is t...You'll be surprised and delighted how nice it is to operate on physical energy instead of willpower :)LBTEPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17630217889998453714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-43276305467168407372009-04-01T13:36:00.000-06:002009-04-01T13:36:00.000-06:00great post - your pharmacy interaction was scary! ...great post - your pharmacy interaction was scary! I am glad you looked out for yourself - it makes me worry about more elderly or disabled persons who can't speak up as clearly.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the medsVelmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11902587843038579972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-1386270857273112962009-04-01T13:32:00.000-06:002009-04-01T13:32:00.000-06:00Good luck, Misty! This sounds like something that ...Good luck, Misty! This sounds like something that could be very helpful to you.La Tortuga de Santa Fehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165850744398924158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-32923047124243522522009-04-01T12:32:00.000-06:002009-04-01T12:32:00.000-06:00I'm on synthroid. Had to have my thyroid "nuked" a...I'm on synthroid. Had to have my thyroid "nuked" after being diagnosed with Graves Disease several years ago (which I'm still convinced was a load of crap). Thyroid medicine SUCKS. What they don't tell you is how crazy fluctuations can be. There are days when I have absolutely no energy... not to mention being "down in the dumps". Losing my thyroid was FAR worse than having a TAH - because it took away my "go juice"<BR/><BR/>The absolute worst thing for me is when the doctor messes with the dosage - taking away or adds .25 mcg leaves me feeling horrible for a couple of weeks. Just know that thyroid meds take a long time to get adjusted to. The stuff is the "gas" the keeps the car moving forward, so to speak. So any change can cause a sputter. I'll give you some advice if you care to take it. <BR/><BR/>1. Take the med at the same time everyday. <BR/>2. Don't let anyone take you off the real stuff (no generics).. it truly isn't as good (even though the insurance folks say it is!). <BR/>3. Get your TSH/Free T4 test after 3 months... then every 6 months thereafter. Realize that your body will eventually need different doses - and it absolutely sucks when that happens but after a few weeks on the new dose things will be back to "normal".Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03955671100746886081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-92031140114764014832009-04-01T11:32:00.000-06:002009-04-01T11:32:00.000-06:00I have tried synthetic thyroid and it did nothing ...I have tried synthetic thyroid and it did nothing for me. My doc switched me to natural armour which has T3 and I am sooo much better. In fact Armour is better regulated than synthroid which has been recalled several times. Do some more homework. Check out the website www.stopthethyroidmadness.comLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342032930202385597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-44729061935321103062009-04-01T11:23:00.000-06:002009-04-01T11:23:00.000-06:00Ok, I love reading your blog! If there was a favor...Ok, I love reading your blog! If there was a favorites to check this would be one of them. The top one. I almost got teary-eyed, like I'm sensitive or something like that!Jumper 2.0https://www.blogger.com/profile/04944168560349599110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-42377260168167628752009-04-01T09:50:00.000-06:002009-04-01T09:50:00.000-06:00Nice handling of the pharmacist.Maybe in some sens...Nice handling of the pharmacist.<BR/><BR/>Maybe in some sense your life can't be much better, but with more energy maybe you'd enjoy it even more!Brent Bucknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754659334435107746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-92103553918230342992009-04-01T09:30:00.000-06:002009-04-01T09:30:00.000-06:00I like that last line :)I like that last line :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11786280.post-71101695698842947002009-04-01T09:08:00.000-06:002009-04-01T09:08:00.000-06:00What a great report. I want to bring you with me ...What a great report. I want to bring you with me next time I have to go to the doctor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com