Hashimoto's Disease Questions (Page 3)

I've been on levothyroxine for 3 months and I'm losing hair extremely bad. Is this the medication?

Do I need certain supplements? I'm very concerned. My scalp is visible.

Why do Armour Thyroid from Forest (manufacturer) 15mg tablets smell bad (they stink)?

i was put on Armour Thyroid 4/13/18. I don't recall that RX smelling bad, but RX for this medication that I had a refill on 09/05/18 & latest one on 10/08/18 tablets both stink, smell bad. I called pharmacy was told by the tech who asked a pharmacist if that was normal, and was told yes.... read more

How does NP Thyroid compare to Nature-Throid and WP Thyroid?

I have taken Nature-throid for years, but it is on backorder, and my last refill was with WP Thyroid which is made by RLC labs, and so is Nature-Throid made by RLC. I can't say that I am satisfied with the results of WP Thyroid. I have read that both of them, the new "reformulated"... read more

Does Armour Thyroid medicine make your pee smell like skunk?

My pee smells like skunk was wondering if it could be from the thyroid medicine?

Best time to take levothyroxine if exercising in the morning?

I want to exercise in the morning, I used to do this fasted but I don't feel great and would prefer to eat something light before workout. However, I can't eat anything for an hour after taking Levothyroxine. I've tried the last couple of nights taking at night time 2 hours after... read more

What could cause an increase in TSH levels?

My TSH level is 9.43 and I am on Levothyroxine .125

Phentermine/topiramate - When do you take Phentermine, Topiramate and Synthroid?

I am 46 year old 5’4 and I weigh 208 lbs. After having our child, I had gained over 100lbs. In 2010, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto and Hypothyroidism. My thyroid was controlled for awhile but this year my thyroid has been uncontrollable. I am taking Synthroid (brand) 137mg. Two weeks ago, I... read more

Can I get some clarification on foods to avoid with Synthroid?

I have just started taking Synthroid. I have read a lot of helpful information regarding foods to avoid and when it is okay to eat them but even so, I am a little unclear on a couple of things. First of all, I usually have a smoothie with almond milk in the morning. The almond milk has added... read more

Tirosint-Sol and levonorgestrel?

I'm currently on 25mcg of Tirosint-Sol (oral solution) for early stage Hashimoto's/hypothyroidism. I'm looking to take 1.5mg of levonorgestrel as an emergency contraceptive but want to be sure it'll be safe, and my endocrinologist's office is closed. Is it safe for me to... read more

Levothyroxine morning or night?

I have had normal results on TSH for 5 years until the last 6 months now they are running high I have always taken it at night. Could that be the issue? Should I switch to morning? My doctor is increasing me to 88mcg.

Can Synthroid and bisacodyl ec. be taken at the same time?

Side effects from Armour when you start taking?

I have had an under active thyroid for 18 years. I have been on Eltroxin up until this year. I was changed to Armour and Eltroxin. I started to feel anxiety and tremors on the Armour and my bloods were still off. I have now been on Armour fir nearly a week and I feel dead, emotional and tingling in... read more

I have AutoImmune Urticaria. How much weight gain with Xolair when taken every 6 weeks?

I battled hives and angioedema beginning in 1995. They lasted about a year, then disappeared. Then, in 2012 they came back! I was diagnosed with Hashimotos Hypothyroidism in 2013. I was put on Synthroid and the hives got better and went away about a year. Then they just kept coming once or twice a... read more

Allergy to all thyroid medications?

I am posting this on behalf of my friend who has hypothyroidism. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's many years ago but with thyroid meds it became normal. However, recently, she developed allergy (shortness of breath) to her thyroid medication, even Tirosint which supposedly doesn't have... read more

I am fearful of cancer with Xolair!?

I am 44 years old I have had chronic urticaria since 17 years old, diagnosed by my Dr I also have Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism. Xolair was just mentioned to me so I started reading about it and my only real fear is cancer has anyone experienced cancer with use of this drug?