New report on recent diagnosis of hypothyroidism! That with this MM is something

Well, I thought the MM was bad--and it is! But now, dealing with treating the newly diagnosed hypothyroidism is making my days even worse.
Actually I feel a bit bad about posting when I no longer have the 'vertigo' (since my shunt surgery on the affected ear 3 years ago). But, my symptoms of head pressure, balance issues, hearing being really affected, and nausea due to the dizziness that goes on daily, still make this new diagnosis more difficult to deal with.
I posted a few days ago that I am 'thankful' that the thyroid problem has been found! I still am glad of that. Since, reading the symptoms show that some are similar to the ones we have with MM! I feel that is partly why I have felt so 'dead tired', dizzy, headache, shaky, have memory issues, feel like I have trouble concentrating (brain fog) and on and on! The thing is I am now trying to adjust to the new medication. I always am the 'one in 1000' who have adverse reaction to meds. I was on 1/2 tablet of the Levothyroxine--and the full dose is .50mcg. I took full dose for about 4 days, had to cut to 1/2 dose--for another 4 days, now back to the full dose 4 days.
I feel 'awful'! Shaky, nausea (not throwing up), just like one feels when they thing they are going to. And, on Sat. my head, while sitting suddenly began having tremors. It just came on and I took deep breaths and it lasted about 15 seconds. I thought, 'what in the world is happening'! I get the shaking of my hands because I feel 'cold' alot of the time, but this was 'new'. I was told by my doctor--this is not due to the meds but a combination of the low thyroid and MM. That I need to give the meds time. So--I'm trying to 'tough it out'! Just hoping this makes me feel 'alot better' with getting the thyroid levels where they should be. Has anyone had this sort of problem with thyroid meds? I follow instructions as to when to take it and when to take my other meds. I actually feel this is an answer to prayer--that the thyroid issue was finally found--as it has so many of the symptoms I have had for the last 4 years!
Just needed to 'sound off again'! Thanks for listening.

 

That is really encouraging to hear! That is what I'm hoping for--that many of the issues you mentioned--that I have too--will improve when I finally get adjusted to the meds and get on the right dosage. And to Vicki--I did ask about the brand name being prescribed, but I checked with the pharmacist and she said it was 'really the same ingredients' and that my co pay would be much more using the brand name and my insurance may not cover at all when there is a 'generic' that is 'just like' the brand name. My doctor said he'd prescribe it for me if I wanted it but I decided to go with the generic. I appreciate both your comments and encouragement. Will keep you posted. Hoping for improvement for sure

 

Janicer--just curious--are you a younger person? I'm in my mid 70's so wondering if age has a part in how one adjusts to the meds. I can understand if it did but do wonder. Thanks.

 

Thanks--because today I have been extremely light headed--shopping at Wal-mart, just hold onto the cart and do what I have to do!

 

I have to take the thyroid meds in the morning on an empty stomach--that is the recommendation of the company that makes it, the doctor and the pharmacist! And, you aren't supposed to eat for 1/2 hour to an hour afterward. And you can't take certain other meds for several hours. One has to really check the guidelines then confirm with a pharmacist about how and when to take this as that can make alot of difference from what I'm learning. As to asking about the company that makes the generic--I may check that out but really feel the pharmacist answered that question for me already. Thanks for the suggestions though--appreciate all input for sure.

 

Well, it's been 3 weeks now on the full dose .50mcg of Levothyroxine for hypothyroidism!
I have had a bad few days lately. Late in the day 'lightheaded feeling' that really was scary.
Today is overwhelming depression. I do have that often--but it usually isn't this bad nor does it last long. I usually feel better by noon or so and keep busy or get out and about and it eases. I've read that low thyroid can cause depression/anxiety and so can the meds taken for it! Catch 22 I guess. I know my body is adjusting and may have to have a dose adjusted but that won't be for about 3 more weeks, when I see my doctor again. In the meantime, it's hard to tell if this is due to MM or the thyroid issues just diagnosed or the meds or all of the above! Just needed to 'sound off'. Feeling shaky and jittery is a symptom too. Anyway--busy days ahead so I am trying to concentrate on 'good stuff'. Sure can get hard though as folks here certainly know about! Thanks for listening

 

Please--has anyone found this medication, Levothyroxine to cause a feeling of real anxiety, and crying at the least thing--feeling 'really depressed'? My dizziness has increased alot in this past month--and feeling jittery and very lightheaded to the point that I feel like 'crying' off and on during the day--really getting to me. My doctor said it's the Meniere's and low thyroid and not the meds. I am on the low dose of .50 mcg and have been for a month now. Hoping the symptoms ease but so far getting worse so not sure myself if it's the meds, but the only thing that is different in what is going on with me--other than the low thyroid itself. Though I have not really talked to him, just his N.P and his secretary. From what I read about it, this is not usual but can happen with not only the meds but low thyroid problems as well. And of course he said, and I agree that part of it is the MM itself that is still present and active. Any thoughts. I've had really difficult days lately. thanks

 

Thanks Lisa and everyone. I need the encouragement. My insurance won't cover if a 'generic is available'! I will check to see the difference in cost but am sure it's quite alot and with the meds my husband and I both take and this is a long term/life time one, I can't afford it if it's much more 'out of pocket'.
I am really feeling like I'm in a 'daze' right now--head heavy and yet the feeling is one of lightheadedness (go figure). Same symptoms as MM in many ways but usually those ease during the day. These last 4 weeks--almost 5--since being on the meds have been very bad on a gradual basis. I cry at the least think, lay down for relief and sometimes it eases some but not completely and as soon as I'm up--wham=it's back again! Getting out and keeping busy helps--or used to with the MM, but now I have to push to do that. I called the pharmacist and she said this can take a few weeks for the body to adjust to and that mood swings and my other symptoms are not uncommon--and maybe the dosage has to be adjusted but has to be after more blood work is done. So, it's rainy here--may be adding to the symptoms (more of MM probably). But, I just feel like 'what more can I do' and my doctor (of many years) feels it's not the meds but the low thyroid and MM going on. So, when I see him in 2 weeks, we'll see. In the meantime--I have to 'keep on keeping on'!