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HUNGER. I was always hungry when I was hypo and then after 40 years I became hyper and it continued. Now with only 1/2 of it and appropriate meds. it is the first time in years(many) that I have not felt that urge to eat all of the time.

call them! My endocrinologist responds within a few hours of receiving the results, she uses e-mail. Your doc may also use e-mail which is quicker then going through the clerical staff. Also, she started me on cytomel and gave me more energy and feel better (take it in A.M. and at 1ish) Lowered synthroid and added cytomel,…

Don't be hard on yourself. It will take time to adjust all of your meds---a year is what my doc said and it was 8 mos. Sorry to hear about your new dx., but at least now you can move forward and get treated with the right medication and medical care. Take care and do something nice for yourself this week, you deserve it…

I was hypo for 40 years and then suddenly became hyper. It came on with a BANG. You will know you are hyper with a resting pulse of 110, jittery, nervous, irritable, exhausted from so much going on. Do you have a nodule that is suddenly producing more hormone? Have you had a scan? a biopsy if you have nodules? It is not an…

my thyroid was enlarged and I didn't know it until 1/2 was removed and there was a lot of extra skin on my neck! A scan is the appropriate next step. Find out what is the problem..nodules, or what? This doc sounds as if he/she is taking all of the right steps. All thyroid issues take a long, long time to fix....It took 8…

my TSH, T4 and T3 are all within normal range. It took endocrinologist about 8 months after surgery removing 1/2 to get the dose correct (she told me it could be up to one year). She added cytomel to the synthroid and that made all of the difference with energy. Synthroid in a.m. with cytomel and more cytomel at 1 P.M. No…

If you don't like her move on. I fired my previous endocrinologist and now have a really fabulous one!

None, except I do take Glucosamin and condroitin. New studies have shown that vitamins are not helpful and probably plain dangerous. I used to take vitamin B until my doc and pointed out that it increased CANCER growth with colon cancer. I have in family and have had precancerous growth so stopped immediately. New studies…

Take synthroid with glass of water and wait 1 hour to eat. Also, adding cytomel will help with fatigue. Speak with your doctor about this. The endocrinologist will be able to find the correct dose. It can take up to a year to get the dose correct. Hope this helps. You also need a thyroid scan to see what is going on, not…

If this continues I would call the doc. Give your body a bit of time, but your dose may be too high and you may need another blood test to make sure that you are not hyperthyroid from the meds.

My endo added cytomel to the synthroid and is great now. Take both in a.m. and then more cytomel about 1 P.M. that gives me a lift. Are you going to an endocrinologist? If not you need to see a specialist. I have found that primary doctors say they can handle thyroid issue, but CAN NOT. Try another doctor who has more…

I take it in A.M. with my synthroid and then again at about 1P.M. This gives me energy for the day. I don't sleep away the afternoon. Taking it at night is probably not a great time as you need the energy for the day time. I have no Idea about the change in menses, it's hard to know and you probably should consult with the…

Happy you found out what your problem is! BUT now the problem of finding the correct dose of medication. and the type of medication you need. I take synthroid (brand name not generic) and cytomoel. The cytomel gives me energy, otherwise I take 2 hour naps plus sleep 8-9 hours at night. I take cytomel in a.m. and at about 1…

my doc added cytomel and it really changed my energy. I take synthroid and one cytomel in the A.M. and 1/2 at about 12:30 or 1 P.M If I don't take the afternoon dose I sleep for 2 hours plus 8 more at night.

You are too cute inside and outside

I took it when I was trying to avoid surgery or radio active iodine. I lost a lot of hair, way too much hair is gone and it does not seem to be coming back (not good). I finally gave up and had surgery where 1/2 of my thyroid was removed..I'm allergic to iodine. The best decision I ever made was to have surgery and the…

when you go to the endocrinologist you can ask off of the questions about blood tests, etc. Medical doctors are really at a loss when caring for thyroids, though they think they are fine. NOT. Good luck with your appointment.

FOOD! and more FOOD

lots for fruits and vegetables. Less red meat. Less cookies and the like. This seems to help. I'm not into fad diets or foods. Just eat what I like, but more of the good stuff and less of the not so good stuff.

Yes, I have had for at least 16-18 years. It took them a long time to diagnosis.

my endocrinologist figures out exactly how much synthroid and cytomel I should be taking. She was checking my blood every 4-6 weeks at first (after 1/2 of my thyroid was removed) and now is testing every 6 months. She tests for T3, T4, THS. I take 88mcg synthroid (brand name not generic) and 5 mg. cytomel in the A.M. and…

Endocrinologists are VERY busy. The first appointment usually takes 2-3 months in San Francisco, CA. This will differ depending on where you live. I suggest you call the office to make sure the referral was not lost (this happens). You can also ask to be put on a list for last minute appointments as some people can not…

I agree, no fast foods, no added salt. If you take a diuretic like HCTZ you need to eat foods high in potassium as you loose it when you loose water from the pill. Potassium is important to help keep your heart going. Try and spend time relaxing and lower stress, have more fun! Some people find yoga helpful, I personally…

I take 88mcg a day and cytomel 5mg. in a.m. and about 2 1/2 at noon. I have 1/2 of my thyroid. Your dose depends on your health issues. Is seems as if your doctor realizes he/she can not handle the problem and is making a long needed referral to a specialist. I NEVER see anyone but a specialist as internists know very…

I agree, fire the guy. Find someone better.

DO NOT WAIT! Go to the doctor right away. This might not go away if not taken care of ASAP and it can get worse. Call him/her on Monday and be seen for a change of medication.

I love my cytomel. My endo wanted me to add it to my synthroid. She reduced my synthroid and added 5mg of cytomel, when I was sleeping 1/2 of the afternoon she added 1/2 a tab of cytomel at noon and when I felt it was too much I reduced it to about 1/3 a tablet at noon. I am awake, loosing weight (very slowly) and feel…

Find a new doctor. I changed endocrinologist and like my new one very much. She listens and when I say I don't feel well she adjusts my meds. The care is a collaborative experience. What medical care should be. I go so often for a blood test that they all know me in the lab.

I, also have multi nodular toxic goiter. I was hypo for 40 years and took meds, (really not a big deal, the pills are small). You can not replace thyroid hormone with anything but thyroid hormones. (sorry). Then suddenly after 40ish years I became hyper thyroid as some of the nodules went wild, another round of different…

another thought. when I started cytomel the doctor reduced my synthroid. It is possible you are now hyperthyroid, I get very tired when I'm hyper, again you need a blood test to see what the problem is. I think it is not you, but the meds. Hang in there. It takes a year to get the dose correct my doctor told me.