I was diagnosed with Hastimoto's at 26 and was on the same level of Synthroid (.01mg) until the birth of my second child, a girl, in 2007. When I was pregnant with her my thyroid levels were all over the place and my prescription was finally leveled off at 137 mcg of Synthroid. However, recently I went for a test, and my levels were elevated and my doctor increased my presciption again to 150mcg. Now I am losing my hair, and ever since I became pregnant with my daughter I have been skinnier than I have ever been my whole life (not that I am complaining about that, but i find it strange) I don't hardly ever feel hungry and I can skip meals no problem. My concern is that my joints are sore sometimes, (could be age, could be something else?), and my hair loss is really annoying. I can pull several strands of hair out of my head every time i run my fingers through it, and I lose a lot in my brush and in the shower. I feel irritable (could be my 5yr old and 2yr old driving me crazy or maybe chemical?), and moody, so I have all the symptoms of Hypothyroidism again! Why have my levels been rising since my pregnancy and why can't my doctor get my prescription right? Does any one else have trouble controlling their levels with Synthroid or another drug for that matter? Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should be talking to my doctor about to get info on why this is happening? Could it be a symptom of another disorder (parathyroidism, cancer?) Thank you.
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I don't know if this message is well taken, but here goes. I had a total thyroidectomy due to papillary cancer and started losing hair with what it appeared to be my Synthroid medication. It was horrible! Now, after 7 months and multiple changes in my Synthroid dosage hair is slowly coming back, but definitely, it is now very thin and I still have to recover some hair. In terms of weight, I have gained about 7 pds., but I'm happy because I was too thin. Also, I am eating quite well and I have not gained any more weight, which makes me happy as I do not want a weight issue. Best of luck to you!
I notice that you posted this 7 wks ago, but I would urge you to see your doctor and take your list of complaints with you. You've listed all your problems, and I would think a good doctor who is familiar with tyroid conditions, would be able to help you. Oh, by the way, I have hypthyroidism and for my hair loss I take Evening Primrose Oil pills 2000mgs. It doesn't stop hair loss, but it slows it down. Good luck to you.
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I had a total thyroidectomy 2 years ago due to Hashimoto's and papillary microcarcinoma, and am STILL having problems regulating my Synthroid. I started at 125 mcg. and it has been switched so many times. the highest dose was 150, then I became hyperthyroid and was down to 112 mcg. If you are on birth control you tend to need a higher dose of Synthroid; I was off my birth control when I was at my lowest dosage, and as soon as I started back on it they immediately had to raise it back up. Recently, I feel as if I am hypothyroid (extremely exhausted, sore all over, hair falling out, weight gain, skin changes and mood swings), but my doctor said my levels are good. I'm thinking you may need to ask your doctor about alternating between 137 and 150 mcg. every other day...I felt the best when I was doing that. I was a little hyper on just the 150 but hypo on the 137...alternating made me feel great, but then stopping the birth control goofed me up! It could also just be that your levels are evening out since your pregnancy, and it will take some time. Good luck, hope this helps and please keep us posted!
I believe 150mcg is just too much and it has raised some kind of side effect.
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From my observation of my wife she did fine holding down a class during pregnancy, and I have seen other women do fine. In this world economy if I was in this situation I would Wait to see if the CLASS offer (you get a faculty position first, then class assignment) would actually be of any conflict. Also have a friend who can help if you need to get a substitute. This situation should not be anything different than any other medical condition.OB GYN Atlanta GA